Your Guide to Throwing the Ultimate Astros Viewing Party

Is your Texas home full of die-hard baseball fans? There is no better way to bringyour friends and family together than with the ultimate Astros viewing party. Check outthese steps to hosting the perfect Astros event! It is as easy as one, two, three!

1. Grab Your Decorations

Make your home the ultimate Astros fan base with the right color scheme.Everything from your plates and plastic ware to tablecloths, banners and cups can bringthe team spirit to your party.

Decorations are not only for the walls or tables, though. Have your guests rock theAstros look by wearing their best white, navy and orange. They can even represent theirfavorite player by sporting their jersey number!

2. Plan the Menu

No sporting event is complete without some tasty food to snack on while cheeringfor your favorite team—your Houston Astros viewing party is the perfect time to break out all your favorite finger foods. Stick to classics like pizza, hot dogs or chips anddip, or opt for some unique recipes you and your guests can enjoy while keeping upwith the big game.

• Appetizers: Try tasty, chip-friendly appetizers like Buffalo Chicken Dip, Queso or Spinach and Artichoke dip to give your guests some snacks they can easily grabduring the game. You can also set out classic fare like peanuts and popcorn to make thefans feel like they are right in the stadium—there are many delicious recipesavailable online for hosts looking to serve a more gourmet version of these tried andtrue treats.
• Main Dish: For the main course, add a unique spin to a ballparkfavorite with these Mini Brat Corn Dogs paired with a delicious cheddar beer sauce. Slidersare also an easy main course for your guests to carry around as they mingle and chatabout all the action. Set out these Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders for a unique and mobile option, or stick to classicbeef sliders complete with all the fixings.
• Dessert: Round out your baseball themed party with somecreative desserts! Bring the ballpark into your home by making baseball cookies complete with your favoriteplayer’s number as decoration. Baseball cake pops are another simple, on-theme dessert that willsurely be a home run with your guests.

Do not forget the drinks! Be sure to have an array of both alcoholic andnon-alcoholic drinks on hand so every Astros fan can enjoy a cold beverage with thegame. Setting up a designated drink station will help ensure everyone can see whatoptions are available and help guests find or make their drinks easily.

3. Setup and Preparation

When setting up for your party, be sure to include enough seating around your TVso everyone can see the action. While some guests may opt to stand or mill around, youwill want to make sure there is space for everyone to keep them comfortable. Settingout trash cans around the party area will also help guests easily dispose of their plates, cups and utensils without having to search or risk missing the game—this willalso make your cleanup much easier.

Be sure to prepare any food you plan to serve in advance to maximize your timewith your guests and prevent you from missing an inning. Additionally, set drinks on iceat least a half-hour before guests arrive to ensure they are nice and chilled before thefirst pitch.

If you plan on hosting your party in multiple spaces, such as an indoor/outdoorevent, try to have a TV available to keep everyone plugged into the action. You can alsoset up games outside, like this team-themed hook and ring set or corn hole, to add some fun to your seventh-inningstretch.

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