There are thousands of barbecue recipes in the Forest City — and almost as many ways to throw a great backyard BBQ bash.

From themes to décor to games and music, here are ideas on how to eat, drink and be merry in your own backyard.

Be a party planner
You already know how to fire up a grill and call your friends for a spur-of-the-moment get-together.

The outdoor BBQ party, however, requires a bit more planning. Consider what type of party you want to have, and build your to-do list from there.

Family potluck? Theme party? Holiday soiree? Every idea suggests decorating, food, invitation and guest-list possibilities.

Even lighting sets a mood: tiny bulbs strung like stars overhead suggest elegance, while tiki torches make everything seem tropical.

To theme or not to theme
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Americana, for example, is a country-inspired theme that plays out in everything from checkered tablecloths to hay bales that double as bench seating. An easy menu of lemonade, watermelon, potato salad, corn on the cob and a platter heaped with barbecued ribs will fit right in.

Speaking of ribs, why not let the main dish double as a theme?

A charcoal grill BBQ cookoff makes for a fun potluck theme. Invite a few friends to bring their grills and invite the rest to bring a dish to pass. You provide the beer and the blues music, and the theme provides the spirit of friendly competition.

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Go online
From themes to supplies, online party-planning tools offer countless ideas. Best of all, you can use them to e-vite your friends and keep track of RSVPs, tasks and deadlines, electronically.

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