Party (disambiguation) facts for kids

A party is usually a fun social gathering where people come together to celebrate something or just have a good time! It's a chance to relax, chat, and enjoy activities with friends and family.

Different Kinds of "Parties"

The word "party" can mean many different things, not just a celebration. It can also refer to a group of people or even a single person in certain situations.

Groups of People

Sometimes, "party" means a group of people working together or involved in something.

• Wedding party: This is the group of people involved in a wedding, like the bride, groom, bridesmaids, and groomsmen.
• Expedition party: This refers to a group of people on a journey or adventure, like a Hunting party looking for animals, or a Scouting party exploring an area.

Parties in Politics

In politics, a "party" is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be run.

• Political party: This is an organization that tries to get its members elected to government positions. They work to make their ideas into laws.
• Third party: In countries where two main political parties are usually in charge, a "third party" is any smaller party that isn't one of the two big ones.
• The Party: Sometimes, especially in countries with a single political party, "the Party" refers to the only powerful political group. For example, in the past, "the Party" in the Soviet Union meant the Communist Party.

Parties in Games and Tech

The word "party" is also used a lot in the world of video games and technology.

• Party in role-playing games: In games like Dungeons & Dragons or many video games, a "party" is a group of game characters. These characters work together to complete quests or overcome challenges.
• Video game developers: When talking about who makes video games, you might hear about "first-party," "second-party," and "third-party" developers:
  • First-party developer: This is a team that works directly for a company that makes game consoles. They create games specifically for that company's console.
  • Second-party developer: This is a company that makes games only for one specific console manufacturer, but they are not directly owned by that console company.
  • Third-party developer: This is a company that makes games for many different consoles and computers. They are independent and not tied to just one console maker.

Party in Media

The word "party" has also been used in titles for movies, TV shows, and music albums.

• Party (1984): A film by Govind Nihalani.
• "Party": An episode from The Mighty Boosh TV show in 2007.
• Party: A comedy album by Nick Swardson.

Other Types of Parties

• Surprise party: This is a special kind of celebration where the person being honored doesn't know about it until it happens! It's a fun way to surprise someone on their birthday or for another special event.

See also

In Spanish: Party para niños