Dive into a splash-tastic celebration with our "Under the Sea Adventure" birthday party! As we celebrate our little one's 5th year, we'll embark on an underwater journey filled with colorful sea creatures, shimmering decorations, and oceanic fun. Our home will transform into a vibrant aquatic wonderland, perfect for a memorable underwater escapade. Decorations ($400): Entrance adorned with blue and green balloons, creating a bubble-like effect. Tables covered with ocean-blue tablecloths, centerpieces featuring coral, seashells, and starfish. Ceilings and walls decorated with hanging fish, jellyfish lanterns, and seaweed streamers. An "Underwater Photo Booth" with a sea-themed backdrop and props like snorkels, fins, and sea creature cutouts. Activities ($300): "Mermaid Tail Craft Station": Kids can decorate their own fabric mermaid tails with sequins, fabric paint, and glitter. "Oceanic Obstacle Course": A sea-themed course with activities like jumping over wave hurdles and crawling through seaweed tunnels. "Treasure Dive": A small pool filled with sand and hidden treasures for kids to find using toy shovels and sifters. Food and Drinks ($500): Sea creature-shaped sandwiches, fruit octopuses (octopus-shaped fruit platters), and fish-shaped cookies. "Seaweed" salad (green pasta salad) and "Coral Reef" veggie platters. "Ocean Wave Punch": A blue-tinted fruit punch served in fishbowl-like containers. A two-tier ocean-themed cake with edible sea creature decorations. Party Favors ($200): Small plush sea animals. Ocean-themed coloring books and crayons. Bubbles in fish-shaped containers. Entertainment ($400): Hire a children's entertainer dressed as a mermaid or a pirate to lead games, tell stories, and perform magic tricks. Rent a bubble machine to create an underwater atmosphere. Miscellaneous ($200): Plates, cups, napkins, and utensils in ocean colors. Thank you cards with an under-the-sea design. Balloon weights and additional decor items. This "Under the Sea Adventure" party is sure to make a splash, offering an immersive and fun-filled experience for your little one and their friends, all within a $2,000 budget!