We have all gone to and hosted plenty of parties in our lives. The best parties are the ones that go long into the night outside—summer parties where the nights are warm, and the drinks are cold. Enjoy them longer with the help of some DIY outdoor lighting for summer parties.

There are some fun DIY outdoor lighting for summer parties ideas that you can use to make summer cocktails under or dance. Holiday parties are fun because they bring us together with those we love.

Then there are special occasion parties like birthdays, anniversaries, or whatever we want to celebrate. Those parties are fun as well because we get to celebrate something special. But the best part might be the summer party.

Summer parties usually happen for no reason at all. We invite friends and family over to enjoy some good food, a good drink, and fantastic company. The other notable aspect of summer parties is that they usually spill outdoors.

The weather is nice, even when the sun goes down, and that attracts people. We can stay comfortable in cool yet warm temps; it’s almost like someone turned on the thermostat outside to keep it perfect.

There is one problem, though, namely, the sun went down. Now, we have to find a way to light up the night so that the party can keep going. We can use fire pits for lighting and a bit more warmth if necessary.

But sometimes, we don’t want the extra heat from a fire making nighttime feel like lunchtime. Instead, we want to use LED lighting to brighten the party up. Luckily, you don’t have to install new fixtures or anything like that.

You need some easy DIY outdoor lighting ideas that will make your yard glow every summer night. 

String Lights without Trees | Maison de Pax

DIY String Light Planters | Thrifty Decor Chick

Ways to Hang String Lights | Jessica Welling Interiors

Hanging Planter Upcycle | Northern Cheapskate

Solar Light Hacks | Hammers n Hugs

DIY Outdoor Lighting for Summer Parties

Lighting a party is very easy. We aren’t worried about spotlighting anything. Instead, we want to make it easier to enjoy the party. We don’t need much lighting to create a magical glow in our yards.

Some landscape lighting can easily be installed; you can even find solar-powered landscape lighting, so there’s no need for any electrical work. 

DIY Light Poles | Better Homes & Gardens

Easy Landscape Lighting | Gardner’s Oasis

Rope Light Hacks | Christmas Lights Magic

DIY Battery Operated Light | Sugar & Cloth

Deck Railing Lighting | The Handyman’s Daughter

Safety First

It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. But you can take some extra precautions. These precautions are simple: make sure pathways are well-lit and any stairways have lighting. First, focus on safety with your DIY outdoor lighting ideas.

Think of the safety lighting as mandatory; everything else will be extra. You can fill empty spaces once you have the safety lighting installed. Installing the safety lighting and testing it out will show you where you need more light.

Fairy Light Projects | Simple Hygge Life

DIY Mason Jar Patio Lights | Curly Crafty Mom

Garden Posts for Lights | Cedar and Stone Farmhouse

DIY Cedar Cube Solar Landscape Lights | The Navage Patch

DIY Solar Light Chandelier | Garden Therapy

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