Graduation Party Ideas Hats off to your new grad, who is entitled to a little Pomp and Circumstance in their step! Here are 19 of our favorite graduation party ideas to celebrate your preschooler, Kindergartner, 8th grader, high school grad, or college graduate! 19 Cap-Tossing Graduation Party Ideas 1. Have a popcorn bar 2. Cap pops 3. Caps off dessert 4. Outdoor twister 5. Grad colored candy 6. Puzzle sign-in 7. DIY Graduation cupcake stand 8. Hula Hoop lighted chandelier decor 9. Easy cap water bottles 10. FREE graduation party printables! 11. Hanging photo timeline 12. Sparkler lighting 13.