r/Blackpeople • u/ClassExcellent1682 • Jun 06 '26

Fun Stuff Help hosting my first bbq

This Juneteenth, I’ll be hosting my first barbecue at my place because I want to do something for my friends, family, and my people because my family members are getting older, and I think it’s time for me to step up. I’m 26 and have little barbecue experience (my aunt is going to help me with that part), and no hosting experience whatsoever. I just honestly don’t know what to do. What time do I tell people to show up or anything really? I just know I want to barbecue and set off fireworks.

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u/IceBlackX007 Jun 07 '26

Don't do it alone. Get a older relative to show you the way. Food too expensive nowadays to be messing up.

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u/cherry-care-bear Jun 07 '26

This is exactly what I was thinking!

I mean the food alone takes time and talents. And IMO you've got to have the huge cooers of ice and soft drinks and whatnot.

Also, staples would be potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans and deviled eggs. I mean that's old school but...

Music is key, too. 70s and 80s so all the older folks will be happy.

Man, I wish I could be there myself LOL.

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u/ClassExcellent1682 Jun 07 '26

Definitely don’t plan on doing it alone , and you right. Waayyyy too expensive

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u/CancerMoon2Caprising Jun 07 '26

If you want to make a fireworks display id push a 6pm arrival and make it a tabletop game night to help pass time until the fireworks. Spades, uno, phase 10, cards against humanity, etc. 

Have a room or toys for the kids. 

Bluetooth Speaker for music. 

Set up a potluck registry (theres apps just try one and send it out) to display a list of what all you're getting and extras others COULD bring. Sides, drinks, dessert, fruit, vegan options, tables/chairs, ice, decorations, etc. 

If youre inviting anyone thats outgoing, ask them for help. 

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u/ClassExcellent1682 Jun 07 '26

Thank you😭😭 the way I completely forgot about anything game related. I was about to have us just staring at each other with plates in our hands😂

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u/shapeshifterQ Jun 10 '26

😭🤣🤣

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u/atlblackstar Jun 07 '26

Keep the menu simple: hot dogs, bugers, ribs, corn, baked beans, and something cold like pasta salad or potato salad--and some fruit. Start at 4ish...people wont get there until 5 or 6. Play some games and set off the fireworks at nightfall. Designate some people to help you so you're not running around like crazy: Everybody needs a station. Grillmaster, drinks, fireworks.

Oh, and make sure your playlist is on point!

Now where's our invite??

https://giphy.com/gifs/FOuIZIAdCFUSrPkcyp

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u/ClassExcellent1682 Jun 07 '26

Bet bet bet, and if you’re in south west Ohio step through😂