This list features 16 party items and supplies, ranging alphabetically from “Napkins” to “Nozzle Balloon Pump.” These products cover everything from table settings and decorations to noisemakers and lighting accessories. Hosts use them to set the mood, keep tables tidy, and add fun touches to birthdays, holidays, and other celebrations.

Party items and supplies are the products people buy to decorate, organize, and enliven a gathering, from disposable napkins to glow-in-the-dark necklaces. New Year’s Eve traditions, for example, popularized noisemakers and tiaras as symbols of the midnight countdown. Many of these items trace back to simple household objects that party planners adapted for celebration.

Below you’ll find the table with the item, usage, popular brands, and description for each entry.

Item: the name of each party product included in the list, presented in alphabetical order for easy browsing.

Usage: a quick note on when and how you’d use the item, whether at birthdays, holidays, or everyday get-togethers.

Popular Brands: well-known manufacturers that make each item, so you know what to look for when shopping.

Description: a short explanation of what the item is, what it looks like, and why people choose it for their parties.

Party Items and supplies

ItemUsagePopular Brands
NapkinsTable setting, wiping handsAmscan, Creative Converting
Napkin RingsDecorative table settingAmscan, Kate Aspen
Napkin HolderDispensing napkins on the tableAmscan, Spode
NoisemakersRinging in celebrations, New Year’s EveAmscan, Beistle
Nut CupsServing small snacks and favorsAmscan, Creative Converting
Number CandlesTopping birthday cakesWilton, Amscan
Number BalloonsBirthday and anniversary decorAnagram, Qualatex
Novelty GlassesPhoto props, countdown celebrationsAmscan, Forum Novelties
Novelty HatsBirthdays, costume parties, holidaysAmscan, Beistle
Novelty StrawsServing festive drinksAmscan, Meri Meri
Neon Glow SticksNighttime and dance partiesAmscan, Glowyz
Neon Glow NecklacesNighttime parties, kids’ eventsAmscan, Glowyz
Name TagsIdentifying guests at mixersAvery, Amscan
Nylon TableclothCovering and protecting tablesAmscan, Creative Converting
New Year’s TiaraNew Year’s Eve celebrationsAmscan, Forum Novelties
Nozzle Balloon PumpInflating balloons quicklyAmscan, Qualatex

Descriptions

Napkins
Disposable paper napkins in countless colors and prints, a must-have for keeping tables and hands tidy at any celebration.
Napkin Rings
Small decorative bands slipped around rolled or folded napkins to dress up place settings for formal or themed parties.
Napkin Holder
A stand or caddy that keeps a stack of napkins upright and accessible on a buffet or dining table.
Noisemakers
Handheld horns, clackers, or kazoo-style favors that make festive noise, especially popular at midnight countdowns and birthdays.
Nut Cups
Tiny paper or plastic cups placed at each seat to hold nuts, mints, or small party favors.
Number Candles
Cake candles shaped like numerals used to mark the birthday celebrant’s age when the cake is presented.
Number Balloons
Large foil balloons shaped like digits, arranged to spell out an age or milestone year at a party.
Novelty Glasses
Oversized, whimsically shaped eyewear (like glasses shaped as numbers or icons) worn for fun photos and toasts.
Novelty Hats
Playful themed headwear, from cone-shaped birthday hats to holiday-specific caps, that add instant festivity to any outfit.
Novelty Straws
Fun, shaped, or color-changing drinking straws that make punch, cocktails, and sodas feel extra celebratory.
Neon Glow Sticks
Chemical light sticks that glow brightly in the dark, a staple for outdoor evening events and glow-themed parties.
Neon Glow Necklaces
Bendable glow-in-the-dark tubes worn as necklaces, popular giveaways at concerts, festivals, and after-dark celebrations.
Name Tags
Adhesive or clip-on labels displaying a guest’s name, handy at reunions, networking events, and large gatherings.
Nylon Tablecloth
A durable, easy-wipe table covering made from nylon or plastic blends, suited for both indoor and outdoor parties.
New Year’s Tiara
A sparkly, often light-up headpiece worn to celebrate the countdown to midnight on New Year’s Eve.
Nozzle Balloon Pump
A handheld or electric pump with a nozzle attachment used to inflate latex or foil balloons for decorating.
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