Summer Pool Party Backdrop

2 min read September 14, 2026 Laura Russell
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Welcome summer with a splash by hosting a Float Into Summer Pool Party! A summer pool party backdrop is a fun way to welcome guests and can be put together easily with a few supplies. It doesn't get much cuter than this colorful backdrop filled with sunglasses, mini buckets, and more! Pair this backdrop with a Sunglasses Decoration Station and Pool Float Party Favors for a summer pool party, birthday party, graduation party, or just plain fun!

 

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Assemble a backdrop stand according to the directions. Make the backdrop just a little wider than your party table so it can hang right above the table.

 

Summer Pool Party Backdrop step 1
Step
2

Use duct tape to hang the Pool Party Bunting Roll across the top of the backdrop stand.

 

Summer Pool Party Backdrop step 2
Step
3

Assemble the mini beach ball paper lanterns. Tie a piece of string around the top metal piece of a lantern. Continue tying lanterns onto the string, spacing each one a few inches apart from each other.

 

Summer Pool Party Backdrop step 3
Step
4

Hang the string of paper lanterns on the top left side of the backdrop stand. Repeat step 3 to create another paper lantern strand and hang down from the top of the left side.

 

Summer Pool Party Backdrop step 4
Step
5

Attach a piece of foam tape to the side of a pair of colorful sunglasses. Stick the foam onto the backdrop along the side to attach the glasses. Repeat, hanging as many sunglasses as you'd like for decoration.

 

Summer Pool Party Backdrop step 5
Step
6

Attach a mini bucket to the top of the backdrop stand with string and hang down below the pool party banner. Hang as many as you'd like.

 

Summer Pool Party Backdrop step 6
Step
7

Place adhesive pool party shapes along the top of the pool party banner to go with the rest of the party supplies and for added fun.

 

Summer Pool Party Backdrop step 7
Step
8

Decorate the table underneath the backdrop and add food and a Sunglasses Decoration Station for the party.

Be sure to check out our entire Float Into Summer Pool Partyand these adorable Pool Float Party Favors!

Summer Pool Party Backdrop step 8

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