| A | B |
| be held | (V) to take place |
| celebrate | (V) when you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion |
| contest | (N) a competition or game that people try to win |
| first prize | (N) a reward for winning a contest |
| full | (ADJ) have plenty of something, so you don?t want any more |
| gather | (V) come together in a group |
| get together | (V) meet as a small group |
| have a good time | (V) to enjoy yourself |
| host | (N) the person who has invited the guests and provides the food, drink, or entertainment at a party |
| host a party | (V) invite guests and provide the food, drink, or entertainment |
| invite | (V) ask someone to come to a party or event |
| participate | (N) take part in |
| perform | (V) to play music, dance, or act in front of an audience |
| plan a party | (V) decide in detail what you are going to do for a party before it happens |
| race | (N) a competition to see who is the fastest |
| root for | (V) to cheer for someone or something |
| wild | (ADJ) wild behavior is uncontrolled, excited, or energetic |
| win | (V) do better than everyone else |
| fan | person who enjoys something |
| inspiration | something that makes a person want to act |
| parade | people walking together down the street for a festival |
| float | a display that moves down the street in a parade |
| costume | special clothes for a celebration |
| contest | a competition or game that people try to win |
| block party | All the neighbors on a street are invited. People eat, drink, and play games. |
| slumber party | Children watch videos, play games, and talk until very late at night. |
| barbecue | People cook fish, chicken, meat, and vegetables outside, over a fire. |
| housewarming party | The hosts get presents such as a clock, a vase, or a picture, and the guests enjoy looking at the new house or apartment. |
| baby shower | The mother's friends give presents such as toys, clothes, or blankets. Sometimes the women play games. |
| family reunion | At this party, people see their uncles, aunts, cousins, and many other relatives. Some of them may live very far away. |
| bachelor party | A young man says goodbye to single life at this kind of party. His friends laugh and joke about getting married. |
| surprise party | Don't tell anyone about this party! It's a secret. |