Vancouver PartyWorks is the leading Dry Grad Entertainment One-Stop-Shop in BC providing over 40 Dry Grads quality entertainment every year.
Vancouver Partyworks Dry Grad packages will be mailed to every High School on the week of October 1st. Please check with your school’s office if they have received the package. If you have not received the Dry Grad package please contact Kevin at kevin@partyworks.bc.ca.
WHAT IS DRY GRAD?
A DRY GRAD IS AN EVENT WHICH PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A SAFE, DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE ENVIRONMENT TO CELEBRATE THEIR GRADUATION. IT IS A FULLY SUPERVISED FUN EVENT, SPONSORED BY THE PAC, WHERE THE GRADS CAN CELEBRATE THEIR GRADUATION WITH THEIR FRIENDS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. DRY GRADS TAKE PLACE AFTER THE PROM. TYPICALLY THE STUDENTS ARE TRANSPORTED DIRECTLY FROM THEIR PROM DINNER AND DANCE TO THE DRY GRAD VENUE. THE DRY GRAD PARTY TYPICALLY OFFERS AN EXCITING AND ENTERTAINING VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS MUSIC, FOOD AND LOTS OF PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES. MANY SCHOOLS ALSO HAVE PRIZES TO GIVE OUT AS WELL. THE CONCEPT OF DRY GRADS STARTED IN THE 1980S TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF DRINKING AND DRIVING AT GRADUATION PARTIES. SCHOOLS STARTED TO WORK WITH PARENTS TO ORGANIZE SAFE GRADS. IN THE EARLY YEARS, ALCOHOL WAS PERMITTED AT THESE SAFE GRAD PARTIES. THESE PARTIES EVENTUALLY EVOLVED TO A “DRY GRAD” CONCEPT THAT IS CELEBRATED TODAY. THE GOAL OF A DRY GRAD IS TO KEEP THE STUDENTS ENTERTAINED, BUSY AND HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME WITH THEIR FRIENDS. A SUCCESSFUL DRY GRAD IS ONE WHERE STUDENTS HAVE A WONDERFUL CELEBRATION AND A FUN, ENTERTAINING AND MEMORABLE NIGHT WITH THEIR FRIENDS WITHOUT ALCOHOL.
WHERE ARE DRY GRADS HELD AT?
A LOT OF DRY GRADS ARE HELD AT THE HIGH SCHOOL. THIS IS BECAUSE OF BUDGET REASON, OR BECAUSE OF THE LARGE SPACE THE SCHOOL CAN PROVIDE TO MAKE INTO A FUN ENVIRONMENT. OTHER DRY GRAD FACILITIES INCLUDE LOCAL YMCA OR RECREATIONAL CENTRE, CRUISE SHIP, HOTEL BALLROOMS, ENTERTAINMENT CENTRES, AND LOCAL ICE/CURLING RINK.
WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF A DRY GRAD?
DRY GRADS ARE TYPICALLY 6 HOURS LONG. 4 HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT AND 2 HOURS OF A SHOW OR GROUP ACTIVITY AND THEN PRIZES ARE HANDED OUT.
HOW TO START PLANNING A DRY GRAD?
DRY GRAD PLANNING STARTS WITH A COMMITTEE. FORMING A STRONG COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTEERS WILLING TO TAKE ON TASKS AND START PLANNING THIS EVENT STARTING IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER. FUNDRAISING IS A KEY FACTOR THAT WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT KIND OF BUDGET YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH. DRY GRADS CAN COST FROM $10,000 TO OVER $30,000. ONCE FIGURING ABOUT HOW MUCH MONEY CAN BE RAISED, THE COMMITTEE SHOULD DECIDE ON A VENUE, THEME AND ENTERTAINMENT. PUTTING DEPOSITS ON EACH OF THOSE BY EARLY NOVEMBER CAN MAKE SURE NONE OF THE BIGGER ISSUES MAY ARISE. LASTLY IS CREATING DRY GRAD TICKETS AND SELLING THEM AS WELL AS DEALING WITH CATERING AND DECORATIONS.
WHAT CAN VANCOUVER PARTYWORKS DO TO HELP WITH MY DRY GRAD
WE AT VANCOUVER PARTYWORKS CAN HELP WITH THE ENTERTAINMENT PORTION OF THE DRY GRAD. OUR EXTENSIVE LINE OF PRODUCTS CAN HELP PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR ALL THE MAJOR PARTS OF A DRY GRADS’ ENTERTAINMENT WHICH INCLUDES: INTERACTIVE GAMES, ENTERTAINERS, CASINO EQUIPMENT, CARNIVAL GAMES, PHOTO BOOTHS AND MUCH MORE.
WHY CHOOSE VANCOUVER PARTYWORKS FOR MY DRY GRAD?
1. One Stop Shop:
PartyWorks is a one stop shop for all your entertainment needs. Why book your DJ/entertainer with Company X, casino equipment with Company Y and inflatables/interactive games with Company Z when you can book them
all through PartyWorks! Dealing with multiple contracts and suppliers can become complicated and worrisome. Let PartyWorks put together a quote for your Dry Grad!
2. Insurance Coverage:
We have 5 million dollars in liability. If you book with us, we can have you added as additionally insured which may be required by your city if your dry grad is held in a public venue. Insurance is important when booking entertainment equipment as it protects both the students and school.
3. Credible Company:
PartyWorks has been supplying and assisting with Dry Grads for over 20 years. We are a very credible company and in good standing with the BBB, WorkSafe BC and the BC Safety Authority. PartyWorks works with over 50 high schools per year to help plan their dry grads and have references available upon request.
4. Quality Equipment: (You get what you pay for)
Our equipment is cleaned and maintained to the highest standards. Our clients receive the best quality equipment for the price they pay. We create a real casino atmosphere with our professional style casino tables and expert
dealers!
5. Latest Items:
PartyWorks strives to get the newest items that are “sick” in today’s young culture. We have the newest technology in photo booths with the ability to personalize the photos, create flip books and utilize green screen technology. This year we are showcasing our LED line of equipment and our BIGSHOT Camera.
6. HUGE Selection:
PartyWorks has an amazing selection that will fit nearly any themed Dry Grad. Our wide selection may even give your Dry Grad coordinators new ideas!
7. Service:
We always strive to provide exceptional service for your school’s Dry Grad from the planning stages to the cleanup and tear down in the early hours after your expertly executed Dry Grad.
8. International Company:
We are an international company with offices throughout the west coast including Vancouver, Portland and Los Angeles. We are well known in the entertainment and interactive games industry.
9. We Travel throughout British Columbia:
Whether you’re twenty minutes or twenty hours from our office we can accommodate your dry grad and help make your event a success!
10. We’re Serious about Fun!
