Graduation season means mixed-age guest lists — grandparents, college friends, neighbors, and everyone in between — and Event Bartenders builds a bar experience that works for all of them. We staff graduation parties across the Denver metro with a full bar setup, licensed bartenders, and a drink menu that can flex between a proper cocktail bar for the adults and a mocktail station that keeps younger guests and non-drinkers just as taken care of.
What’s included
- TIPS-certified bartenders comfortable with mixed-age, family-style events
- Full bar setup: portable bar, glassware, ice, mixers, and garnishes
- Mocktail menu option alongside the standard bar, at no extra complexity
- Setup and breakdown so your home or venue is left exactly as found
- Flexible timing around graduation weekend's tight scheduling
Who it’s for
- High school and college graduation celebrations
- Family gatherings with mixed-age guest lists
- Hosts who want both a full bar and a mocktail option available
- Backyard, home, or rented-venue graduation parties
Our process
Share your celebration details
Date, guest count, and venue, submitted through our quote form — graduation weekends book up fast, so early is better.
Plan a menu for every guest
We help build a bar menu alongside a mocktail option so every generation at the party is covered.
Get a right-sized proposal
Bartender count and package recommended for your guest list and event length.
We set up around a busy weekend
Graduation weekend often means back-to-back events — we coordinate timing so setup doesn't conflict with your schedule.
The bar runs itself
Licensed staff handle service for the full event so the host can focus on family and photos.
Full breakdown when it's over
We clean up and break down the bar area at the end of the celebration.
Pricing
Graduation party bar packages are priced by guest count, bar style, and hours of service. Share your details through our quote form — and book early, since graduation weekend is a tight window with high demand.
Serving your venue, anywhere in Denver metro
Graduation season brings a wave of bookings across the Denver metro — from backyard celebrations in Highlands Ranch and Parker to bigger family gatherings in Aurora and Centennial. Because so many families celebrate the same weekend, we recommend booking as soon as your date is set.
Licensing & safety resources
Background on the certifications and regulations behind our bar service.
Frequently asked questions
Can you serve a mixed-age crowd, including guests who aren't drinking?
Yes — we build a bar menu alongside a mocktail option, so guests of any age or preference are taken care of at the same event.
Graduation weekend is really busy — how early should we book?
As early as possible. Because so many families celebrate the same weekend in May and June, popular dates fill up months in advance.
Do you check ID carefully given the younger crowd at these events?
Yes — our bartenders are trained on responsible service and ID verification, which matters especially at events with a wide age range.
Can you set up in a backyard for a family-style graduation party?
Yes — backyard and residential setups are our most common graduation party format.
Do we need to provide the alcohol?
In most cases yes — you supply the alcohol and we supply the licensed staff and equipment. Fully hosted packages are available on request.
How many guests is typical for a graduation party booking?
It varies widely, from an intimate 25-guest family gathering to a 100+ guest open house — we scale the bar setup either way.
Can you accommodate a tight timeline if we're hosting multiple events that weekend?
Yes — we coordinate arrival and setup around back-to-back family schedules, which is common during graduation season.
What areas do you serve for graduation parties?
The full Denver metro, including Highlands Ranch, Parker, Aurora, and Centennial, where a lot of our graduation season bookings come from.