Introduction
Birthday parties clowns are popular forms of entertainment for many children parties. Children of all ages can enjoy clowns and parents too. Hiring a clown as the entertainment for your party will take the pressure off you as you will not need to plan activities and games. It will also allow more time for you to tend to other aspects of the party such as organizing the gifts, service the cake and refreshments and socializing with guests.
Step 1
Choose a clown that provides services in your area. Check your local phonebook for clowns or party entertainers. You can also search online classified sites such as Craigslist or use a search engine to search for birthday parties clowns. If you are unable to located a clown online, contact your local party supply shop and ask if they are aware of any birthday parties clowns in your area. Choosing a clown that is nearby will save you money as many entertainers charge larger fees if they have to travel further than a few miles. You may want to check references before hiring the clown. If you are unable to find birthday parties clowns near you, check the nearest big city in your state. You can also consider hiring an individual to dress up as the clown and perform simple tricks at the party.
Step 2
Set a budget and look for a clown that fits it. You can set a budget for the entire birthday party of just for the entertainment portion. Once you have located several birthday parties clowns in your area, contact each one and inquire about the rates and services. Compare prices to reviews and choose the birthday parties clowns that best fit the budget and your expectations. The more extravagant the party, the more clowns needed and the length of the entertainment will determine the cost of the birthday parties clowns services. Inform the entertainment company or clown how many children will be at the party and the amount of time you would like for the clown to perform. Some may have a set time already, some may charge by the hour, and others may offer special rates for extended times or large groups.
Step 3
Hire a clown that can cater to the age group at the birthday party. Some clowns work well with children of all ages and others will be more suited for only older or younger children. When contacting birthday parties clowns, ask about age groups and the type of show they perform. If you would like for the clown to do something special such as perform magic tricks or make balloon animals, ask if you can request those tricks. You children may enjoy a short show with puppet shows and eye catching tricks. Older children may enjoy more elaborate tricks and jokes. Inform the birthday parties clowns of the age of the children so they can prepare their act and performances accordingly.
Tips
Talk with friends and family members to see if they can recommend a clown to hire for the birthday party.
Read reviews of various entertainment companies to help you choose the clown you want to hire.
