The release of the live-action Dumbo has inspired us to throw our very own carnival themed party. Check out these ideas to get inspired and start creating. From vintage to bright, we have the perfect themed party waiting for you!

Using carousel centerpieces, horses and cotton candy, Sweetly Chic threw a beautiful baby shower to welcome a sweet baby girl! We love the versatility of this party, you could use it for a birthday party too! Check out the whimsical details.
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A cupcake in an ice cream cone with cotton candy on top....it's is a yes from us! These colorful treats will be a hit at your carnival themed party. They look so cute standing on your treat table and they are tasty too!
Make the Recipe
Take details from this movie party by Giggles Galore to celebrate the release of live-action Dumbo. Use tickets, taffy, snack bar set up and a red striped tablecloth to give it a carnival feel. Kids will be thrilled to cozy up and watch Dumbo come to life.
See the Party!
You can't have a magic party without magician hats popping out everywhere. We love how these snacks are served up in mini magician hats. Take foam sheets and small cellophane bags to start creating these popcorn treats.
Make the Snack
Add a fun twist to your wedding with this circus themed candy table by Fawn. Cotton candy thank you favors, bright colored candy, and blue and red hanging fans will have your guests feeling like a kid again. This candy table would even make the perfect addition to a birthday party.
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Use of free printable to create a "bag of trix" for each little magician at your party. All you will need is some pretzel rods, candy melts, trix and cellophane gift bags. Each guest will get their own edible magic wand in their themed favor.
Make the Favors
Michelle's Party Plan-It took this circus party over the top with a DIY Circus Backdrop and Banner, Circus Dumbbells and personalized party favors It is easy to create this theme with step by step directions and our amazing circus supplies.
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Add a splash of color and creativity to the center of your table at your balloon animal party. Your kids could help splatter the balloon animals with paint and glue the tissue paper squares onto the acrylic sign. Don't know how to make balloon animals? Don't worry we have your covered with directions.
Make the Project
This party by Kara's Party Ideas has us feeling the magic in the sky. Filled with magic hat snacks, bag of "trix" favors and bottles of potion, kids will be entertained and amused. Find out how to fill your party with magic!
See the Party!
Munch on these chocolate covered animal crackers as you enjoy the Dumbo live-action movie. Serve them up in adorable short jars with animal figurines that we spray painted.
Make the Recipe
Bring the carnival to you with Ritzy Parties Whimsical Carnival Party. Pinks, blues, yellows and reds adorn the set up to give it a true carnival vibe. DIY your own prize display and centerpieces to complete the theme.
See the Party!
Thank your guests for celebrating with you by treating them to sweet cotton candy in these themed short jars. Use our carnival cotton candy, short jars, animal figures and spray paint to put together these sweet treats. Don't forget to use our free printable to put the finishing touch on these thank you favors.
Make the Favors
My favorite part of carnivals is the balloon animals, so this party puts an instant smile on my face. Made of Sugar and Spice shows you how to create balloon animals, centerpieces and cupcake toppers to create this cheery party.
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