There are 31 days in May, and we’re giving you an excuse to throw a pool party on every single one of them.
On May…
- May Day: make some flower crowns and dance/swim around
- Play Your Ukulele Day: throw a luau, grill some pineapple, and hula the night away
- Garden Meditation Day: meditate… in the pool
- May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars-themed… go all out
- Cinco de Mayo: margaritas, guacamole, and some fun in the sun
- Water Workout: gather a few friends for some friendly lap races to challenge yourselves (and work off the tortilla chips from the day before)
- Kentucky Derby: get some pool noodles out for the kids to have their own “horse races”
- Mother’s Day: honor mom by letting her float in the pool all. day. long.
- National Moscato Day: at least you know what adult beverage to serve at the party
- National Shrimp Day: host an intense game of Sharks & Minnows, while you grill some shrimp
- Eat What You Want Day: we’re thinking a potluck pool party sounds delicious
- The Big Bang Theory Season Finale: watch the finale together on an outdoor TV, while you relax in the spa
- Diamondbacks vs. Giants: the first pitch is at 6:40 p.m.
- Stay Up All Night Night: throw a late night party (but go to sleep if you’re tired… it’s not safe to swim when tired)
- Sunday Funday: plan a day full of pool games for the whole family
- National Mimosa Day: again, you know what adult beverage to serve
- Diamondbacks vs. Yankees: the first pitch is at 6:40 p.m.
- Modern Family Season Finale: invite the extended family over for a swim… and hope it is less dysfunctional than many of the show’s family dinners
- Throwback Thursday Party: familiar with the hashtag? Make a great playlist, and host a period party
- National Pizza Party Day: have pizzas delivered and play in the pool. That’s an order.
- World Whisky Day: throw a Western-themed party
- Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals: the game starts at 11:15 a.m., so poolside brunch is in order
- World Turtle Day: turtles don’t move a lot, so this should be a chill-vibe kind of party
- Scavenger Hunt Day: create a pool area scavenger hunt for the kids
- Wacky Wednesday: mismatched swimsuits and silly decorations – let loose!
- 97-degree Forecast: It’s going to be hot. Might as well be in a pool.
- Don’t Fry Day: the National Council on Skin Cancer has claimed this day to bring awareness to skin safety in the sun. So why not give out sunscreen as party favors?
- National Burger Day: host the neighbors for pool games and a gourmet burger contest
- Showtunes Sunday: have the kids create synchronized swimming routines to famous Broadway tunes, and sit back for a show!
- Memorial Day: get patriotic, and enjoy a day around the pool with friends and family
- Diamondbacks vs. Astros: the first pitch is at 12:40 p.m.
Endorsed by Ron Wolfley
Former Arizona Cardinals Player and Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Host
