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Hats off to the class of 2022.

After years of hard working, studying, and dedication (and maybe a little partying?), your graduate has come to the end of their long academic journey. So naturally, you're going to want to mark this special occasion with a good party.

There are, of course, many unique ways to honor life's major milestones: a big house party with all the grad's friends, a rented function space, or maybe a celebratory big meal with just the family. No one knows your grad quite like you.

No matter how you choose to celebrate—simply placing lawn signs around the front, blasting graduation songs, handing out favor boxes, or making a big buffet and eating, drinking, and being merry together—the most important thing is that your event centers on your hardworking grad. The party doesn't have to cost a fortune, either. Depending on the scope of it, expect to spend anywhere from $50 to a few hundred dollars. (More, if you go big with Pinterest-worthy decorations like graduation quotes scrawled on chalkboards, a tent, and a caterer, of course!) The most important person is the graduate, and now is the time to make them feel special and accomplished, however you choose to do this. And while you're here, don't forget gifts for the graduate!

Ready to start planning? Get inspired by these creative graduation party ideas and decorations.

Honor your graduating high school or college student with a lawn sign that also encourages some festive community participation.

Alternatively, a more permanent version of the custom graduation sign that's sure to keep the celebration going all summer long.

Collect all of those class photos captured over the years and add them to this fun DIY wreath. If you want to display it outside, simply laminate the photos.

This customizable invitation will help set the tone for your son or daughter's celebratory day.

If the grad is participating in a caravan, use this decal to call attention to the vehicle of honor. Of course, it's also just a fun way to ride around town.

For a safe way to hand out homemade treats as a thank you to party guests, consider cookies packaged in these cheeky bakery boxes. Get the tutorial.

For brief backyard get-togethers, you could also fill printed treat bags with candy and other goodies. This punny option is perfect for popcorn.

Want to celebrate with far-flung family members you haven't seen in much too long? Mark all of your son or daughter's accomplishments, by hosting—and livestreaming—your own ceremony right from the comfort of your living room.

Get graduation festive with this fun headband. A perfect addition to the celebration photos as a nice contrast to the formal photo shoot.

For the university grad, use this service to ask all of their classmates to record a special message or favorite memory. Once everyone submits their clip, it's easy to string the whole thing together into one touching tribute.

Pop up letters with a simple, encouraging message for your high school or college graduate make a giant balloon display even more fun.

A photo banner that shows just how much your grad has grown over the years makes for a sentimental touch.

For your grad, a fun party idea that also serves as a subtle reminder that the world is their oyster.

Ask friends and family members to offer their best life advice, write each one on a slip of paper, and stick them in these easy DIY fortune cookies for a thoughtful keepsake.

Not only is this something they'll love on the day, but they can look back and treasure the words of wisdom from you, friends, and the rest of the family.

This easy DIY looks great on display, but also makes a very fun and portable takeaway for guests.

A gigantic class year sign made out of tissue paper is a great backdrop for a DIY photo booth.

Alternatively, you could use this kit to fill mini champagne bottles with custom M&M's complete with your grad's face, class year, school logo, and more.

Make a dessert table extra special with these cheerful printable pennants.

Let these punny chalkboard labels guide your food choices on the dessert table.

What better way to celebrate your star grad than with an apropos party game?

Another fun food idea? Personalized cookies that look just like your graduate—school name and all.

A little construction paper and some paper straws go a long way to create fun, thematic glasses.

Personalized labels make the rest of the beverages feel graduation party-ready.

If you're hosting for a college grad, these labels give the wine bottles an appropriate makeover, too.

The simplest way to make the food buffet look more appropriate for a graduation party? Stick this sparkly cake topper into the dessert.

Show your university student how proud you are with a giant banner that looks great above the buffet, over the mantle, or across a big bay window.

Take a cue from that very important part of their graduation cap and string together a banner made of tissue paper tassels. Bonus points for using their high school or college colors.

For an interactive party idea, print out this special iteration of Mad Libs and put one on each table. Have someone read the resulting letters during dessert.

Another great game idea for a high school graduation: Use these printable cards to see which childhood friend knows the grad the best.