Decorations

• Draw inspiration from Olympics posters. Visit the official Olympics website and view ads for the Olympics. When you find Olympic theme items, you can print items online to use for wall decorations. You can also pull pictures of famous Olympic athletes from magazines and online to decorate walls. Mary Lou Retton pictures provides a more nostalgic look while Michael Phelps pictures represents the modern Olympics. Flags are another essential Olympic party accessory. You can make your own custom flags by using white fabric and spray paint or fabric paint. Paint the official Olympic Rings logo on the flags and hang them from the walls or the ceiling. You can also choose to hang American flags or flags from some of the other participating countries.
  
  Balloons and streamers will also make your Olympic party feel festive. Get the balloons and streamers in red, white and blue, or if you'd prefer, go with the colors of the Olympic rings: red, blue, green, black, and gold. You can put balloons and streamers virtually anywhere. Hang them from light fixtures, drape them around doorways, or just let them cascade down from the ceiling.
  
  

Other Accessories

• Use ribbon, cardboard, and some gold and silver spray paint to make your own Olympic medals. These can be used as decorative accessories or given out to guests at the party. Cardboard and spray paint can also be used to create an over-sized set of Olympic rings, which you can hang on the wall. If your party is during the Winter Olympics, buy some fake paper snow and sprinkle it on tables. You can make table centerpieces by incorporating elements from popular Olympic games, such as swimming goggles and soccer balls. If your party is set outside, get a tiki torch to serve as the Olympic torch. Otherwise, use cardboard and paint to make a fake torch.
  
  

Food and Drink

• Appetizers work well for an Olympic party, especially if you'll be watching the games. Choose finger foods such as chicken wings, fruit and cheese plates, or small sandwiches. You can add some decoration to the food by making tiny flags out of paper and toothpicks, which your guests can use to pick up pieces of fruit and cheese. Sports drinks are an appropriate choice for an Olympic party, though you should think about having some champagne or sparkling cider on hand for special celebratory moments. You can even decorate cups or champagne glasses by painting the Olympic rings logo on the side.