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MacKID Pittsburgh Party Palooza Photos & Recap

By Emily Papa, Macaroni KID South Hills Publisher July 30, 2024

Macaroni KID Pittsburgh Party Palooza 2024 was certainly a party to go down in the books! From our vendors to volunteers to attendees, we were overjoyed with the turnout of the event. The day was filled with fun for everyone, and we loved seeing our local families get connected with so many talented Pittsburgh business owners who offer some incredible party services. 


We'd like to thank our sponsors Urban Air, Only Mood, Aetna Better Health, Jumping Jumperoo, Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, Blue Ribbon Farms, Dave & Busters, FAME by CL, The Cheerful Balloon, Sunshine Parties and Play, 321 Creative Studios and Millie's Truck one more time for your support in making this community event possible!


Check out some highlights from the day, with special thanks to our high school volunteer, Harper Timney, for contributing some of the beautiful photos below!


Party Palooza was held at Crown Plaza Pittsburgh South in Bethel Park. We had so many vendors and workshops that we filled the entire Grand Ballroom, 3 conference rooms, and the parking lot!

Walking through the front door was such a vibe!

Swag bags for our 50 VIPs and first 50 guests, courtesy of Aetna Better Health


Miss Lisa working the registration and VIP tables. Our VIPs got the royal treatment with badges, lanyards, and elevated experiences at the event.


Red carpet treatment for everyone to feel like a VIP at Party Palooza!

Party Palooza started promptly at 1pm, and Miss Cassidy wasted no time getting everyone movin' and groovin'! 


Wait, did you tell me your kids were shy? Not when Miss Cassidy pulls out the inner bravery in them! Kids couldn't keep themselves off the stage at this party to sing and dance along! 


321 Creative Studios performed magic and also brought out Ambridge Turtle Racing basketball!

CommUNITY ❤️

Volunteers worked the craft table to help attendees create birthday cards to be donated to Beverly's Birthdays to support local children. 


Wizard School Pittsburgh was working up some spells at Party Palooza! 



Cookies by Amber was selling some adorable sweet treats and even had some allergy-friendly cookies there so no one got left out! 


Flexing in front of FA Climbing to see who might make it to the top first! 


The bead bar at Only Mood was busy all day with kids making friendship bracelets and custom sunglasses! 


The Cheerful Balloon is always our first call when we're throwing a party because we tell her what we're dreaming of, and she makes our vision come to life! But here's a little secret, she does more than just event balloons - she's got a deal worked out with the man at the North Pole so come Christmastime, our elves return in giant balloons! We can't wait to see what she has planned for Back-to-School!


Only Mood owner Melissa and Becca from Becca Bakes have come up with one of the coolest party collabs ever! How do you feel about having your selfie instantly printed on a cookie as your party favors?


These princesses came to the party dressed to impress, and we loved every minute of it!


Blue Ribbon Farms brought a petting zoo to the party, and they just spent the whole day horsing around....


The Mane Squeeze kept the party going with freshly squeezed lemonade in a variety of delicious flavors. 


Did you know that Millie's offers parties either in their store or on location with Millie's Truck? The opportunities for a sweet party are endless!


Hair tinsel is one of the most popular party services requested at Only Mood, located in Bethel Park. 


PGH Party Creations isn't your ordinary face painter! The amount of detail that goes into each painted face is amazing, and they will make sure your child is delighted before letting them go. 


Hey, grown-ups deserve Enchanted Experiences too!


Nothing Bundt Cakes is located in Sienna at St. Clair and offers individually wrapped bundt cakes in a variety of flavors for any occasion!


Try keeping kids out of the soft play area, I dare you!  Sunshine Parties and Play brought the party to us with a massive soft play ball pit and slide that kids couldn't get enough of. 


Are you too cool for school, or is Coolie Skoolie Ice Cream exactly what you need at your next party? We can't answer that, but we sure were glad they came to party with us!


Lifelong dreams were fulfilled by getting to see Leviathan Sirens swimming so casually in a pool in the Crowne Plaza parking lot!


Putting around in the parking lot with Steel City Mobile Mini Golf


The foam party with Bambini was epic!



Kids playing in the foam at Party Palooza!



Foam party fun at Party Palooza

Beautiful and flawless face painting courtesy of PGH Party Creations

Bambini Party for Kids is such an incredible entertainer - high energy and fun from beginning to end!

Kids dancing and playing in the foam party at Party Palooza

Millie's Ice Cream + face paint from PGH Party Creations = the perfect party combo

Family enjoying a scoop of ice cream from Millie's Ice Cream Truck

Expose Photo Booth brings out your silly side with its fun photo props!

They also offer both print and digital copies of the photos you take, customized with your information!

And with that, the 2024 Party Palooza comes to an end! 

If you attended the event, it would mean so much to us if you gave us 3 minutes of your time to complete this survey to better help us plan for upcoming events (and don't forget to tag us in your posts from the event)! 

If you're looking for more information on the vendors that were at the event, please check out the original event page or our Party Planning Guide