Creating a

boardwalk-themed party is easier and less expensive than you may think.

Start with

the music. Find a tape or CD with traditional calliope or carnival sounds

that will remind everyone of carousel rides and wooden roller coasters.

Decorate with

colored balloons in large bunches. Make sure every child gets to take

one or two home at the end of the party. If you decide to rent a tent

to provide shade and shelter, try to get one with the red and white stripes

to accentuate the carnival style atmosphere.

Create your

own Midway with backyard versions of boardwalk-style games, such as throwing

ping-pong balls into glass jars or knocking down stacks of cans with a

ball. Participants can win small toys. Ask a friend or family member to

play the part of a fortuneteller. With a great costume and just a little

information about your guests, you can create your very own "swami."

You can even

rent traditional-style popcorn makers on red carts and cotton candy machines.

Offer your

guests Coney Dogs by adding chili and cheese to hot dogs. You can also

serve French fries with vinegar, another boardwalk treat.

Be sure guests

get their just desserts: salt water taffy, candy apples and Pierre's Authentic

Frozen Custard. Amazing Waffle Cone Scrambler, Carousel Chocolate, Boardwalk

Butter Pecan, Midway Cherry Arcade or Classic Vanilla Thriller can complete

the party theme.

These are just

a few of the authentic-recipe frozen custard flavors available in pints

from Pierre's French Ice Cream Company. You can order 36 pints of frozen

custard packed in dry ice to be delivered to your door by ordering online

at www.pierres.com .

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