| A | B |
| 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 |
| 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 | surprise partynot telling the person who the party is for |