Transform your backyard into a tropical oasis with colorful decorations, tiki torches, and fruity cocktails/mocktails to set the mood for a pool party feel.
Set up water balloons, squirt guns, and sprinklers in the backyard for water-themed games like water balloon toss, squirt gun races, and slip and slide competitions.
Invest in a large inflatable pool or multiple smaller ones to create a faux pool experience for guests to cool off and relax in.
Serve up beach-inspired dishes such as fish tacos, shrimp cocktail, and tropical fruit skewers to give guests the feeling of being by the water.