Hosting a 1st birthday party can be a lot of fun, but also a lot of work. You want to make sure that your little one has a memorable and enjoyable time, as well as your guests.
Here some example of emcee host script for 1rst Birthday Party.
Program flow for Hosting a 1st Birthday Party
At 1 year old, the birthday boy/girl may tire easily or need a nap, so it’s best to make the party short and sweet, no longer than 1-2 hours. Also, be sure to supervise young children closely to ensure their safety during the party.
Here is a sample program flow for hosting a 1st birthday party:
- Welcome guests as they arrive, and direct them to the party area. You can also ask them to sign a guest book or leave a message for the birthday boy/girl.
- Set up the party area with decorations, balloons, and a designated area for presents.
- Have a play area for the children, with age-appropriate toys and games.
- Serve snacks, finger foods, and refreshments for both the children and the adults.
- Sing Happy Birthday and have the birthday boy/girl smash their cake or have a small cake for them to have their first taste. Make sure to take pictures or video of this special moment.
- Hand out party favors to the guests as they leave.
- If desired, you can also have a simple game or activity for the children, such as “Pass the Parcel” or “Bubbles”.
- Encourage guests to take photos with the birthday boy/girl, and have a photo booth area set up for this purpose.
- Thank guests for coming.
Script for William (Birthday Boy) Party
Opening:
“Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to William’s 1st birthday party. My name is [your name], and I will be your emcee for the day. We have an exciting afternoon of celebration planned, and we’re so glad you could join us. Let’s give a big round of applause to William for turning 1 year old today!”Cake Cutting Ceremony:
“Alright everyone, it’s time for the highlight of the party – the cake cutting ceremony! William, are you ready to blow out your candle? Let’s bring out the cake, and let’s all sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to him!”Games and Activities:
“Alright, now that we’ve had cake, it’s time to move on to some fun games and activities. Let’s start off with a game of ‘Pin the Tail on the Donkey’ or ‘Musical Chairs.'”Party Favors:
“Before we wrap up the party, let’s give a big thank you to all of our guests for coming and celebrating with us. As a token of our appreciation, we have some party favors for you all to take home. Make sure you grab one on your way out!”Closing:
“Thank you all so much for coming to William’s 1st birthday party. It has been such a joyous occasion, and we’re so glad you could be a part of it. Have a great rest of your day!”
Script for Anna (Birthday Girl) Party
Arrival Of Guests (play upbeat music):
“Hello and welcome to Anna’s first birthday party! I’m [MC Name], your emcee for today. Thank you for being here to celebrate this special occasion with us. While we wait for the program to start, feel free to enjoy some snacks and drinks, or visit our photo booth and face painting corner. We have some amazing prizes for the best costumes, so make sure you show off your creative outfits. We will start the program in 10 minutes, so please take your seats and get ready for some fun.”Introduction/Welcoming Of Guests:
“Good afternoon, everyone! I hope you are having a great time so far. I am [MC Name], your emcee for today, and I am so excited to be here with you all. Today, we are celebrating Anna’s first birthday, a milestone that marks the beginning of her wonderful journey in life. The first year of life is always magical, because a baby learns how to live, discover the world, and recognize her parents and relatives. That’s indeed magical!Are you ready to meet the star of today’s celebration? Sorry, I can’t hear you. Once again, are you ready to meet the star of today’s celebration?”
Grand Entrance Of Birthday Celebrant With Parents:
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, let us all welcome the star of this celebration, Baby Anna! With her are her proud parents, Mommy (name) and Daddy (name). May I request the beautiful family to join me here in front. Let us give them a big round of applause.”Singing Of Birthday Song/Short Birthday Wish For The Baby/Blowing Of The Cake Candles:
“As in every birthday celebration, we have the blowing of the cake candle. And to express our sincere birthday greetings to Baby Anna before she blows her cake candle, let us all stand up and join her loving family as we all sing her a happy birthday song.(Play birthday song here)
Wow, that was a lovely rendition of the birthday song. Thank you for your participation. And I’m sure Baby Anna appreciates it too. Look at her smile!
Our guests, you may now be seated please. So before Baby Anna blows the candle on her cake, there should be a birthday wish. And since Baby Anna cannot talk yet, it will be Mommy (name) and Daddy (name) who will make a wish for her, and after that they will help her blow the cake candle.
(Play birthday song again)
That was a heartwarming message for your daughter. Thank you, Mommy (name) and Daddy (name). You may now take your seats.
Today, Baby Anna, you may not understand what’s going on, but when you grow older and see these photos and videos, you will realize how much you are loved and cherished by everyone here. Happy first birthday, Baby Anna!”
Games & Entertainment:
“Now that we have sung our birthday song and blown our cake candle, it’s time for some games and entertainment. We have prepared some fun activities for both kids and adults, so get ready to join in and win some prizes.Our first game is called (name of game). The mechanics are simple: (explain game rules). Are you ready to play? Let’s begin!”
Party Favor:
“We have come to the end of our program, and I hope you all had a blast. But before you go home, we have one more surprise for you. We have prepared some party favors for you to take home and enjoy. These are our way of saying thank you for being here and celebrating with us.Each kid will receive a (name of party favor), which contains some goodies and treats. Each adult will receive a (name of party favor), which contains some souvenirs and tokens. Please approach our staff and claim your party favors.
Thank you once again for your presence and participation. We hope you had a wonderful time and made some unforgettable memories. Have a safe trip home and God bless you all.”
Party Favor:
“We have come to the end of our program, and I hope you all had a blast. But before you go home, we have one more surprise for you. We have prepared some party favors for you to take home and enjoy. These are our way of saying thank you for being here and celebrating with us. Each kid will receive a (name of party favor), which contains some goodies and treats. Each adult will receive a (name of party favor), which contains some souvenirs and tokens. Please approach our staff and claim your party favors. Thank you once again for your presence and participation. We hope you had a wonderful time and made some unforgettable memories. Have a safe trip home and God bless you all.”Closing:
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, this concludes our program for today. I would like to thank you all for being here and making this day extra special for Baby Anna and her family. You are all amazing guests and friends.I would also like to thank our sponsors and partners for making this event possible. Please give them a round of applause.
And last but not least, I would like to thank Mommy (name) and Daddy (name) for trusting me to be your emcee for today. You are wonderful parents and I wish you all the best in raising your beautiful daughter.
This is [MC Name], signing off. Have a great day and see you again soon. Goodbye!”
Example of Full Script Birthday Party
Welcoming
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Steve’s 1st birthday party! My name is Selvy and I am your emcee for today’s celebration. Thank you all for joining us in making this day extra special for the birthday boy.
As you enter the venue, you will notice that we have a designated area for gifts. Please place your gifts there so that we can all see them and Steve can open them later.
Let’s all give a big round of applause for Steve as he enters the party! Steve, we hope you have the most amazing birthday celebration ever.
Now, let me show you around the venue. On your left, we have the food and drinks section, where you can enjoy some delicious snacks and refreshments. On your right, we have a fun play area for the kids, complete with toys and games to keep them entertained.
Please feel free to mingle, enjoy the festivities, and have a great time! Thank you for coming and happy birthday, Steve!
Greet Guests
I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome all of the special guests we have with us today. First and foremost, we have Steve’s parents, who have put so much effort into making this day special for their little one. Let’s give them a big round of applause for their hard work!
(applause)
We also have some very special people in attendance today – Steve’s grandparents! Grandparents are the best, and we are so lucky to have them here to celebrate this special day with us. Thank you for coming, grandparents!
(applause)
And of course, we have all of Steve’s aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members here as well. It’s so wonderful to have all of Steve’s loved ones here to share in the joy of his 1st birthday. Thank you all for being here and for being a part of Steve’s life.
(applause)
Lastly, I’d like to thank all of Steve’s friends who are here today to celebrate with him. It’s so important to have friends to grow up with, and we’re so glad that you’re all here to make Steve’s day even more special.
(applause)
Now, let’s all raise a glass and toast to Steve on his special day. Happy birthday, Steve!
Videos
I’d like to take a moment to share a little bit about Steve’s profile with all of our guests. Steve is an incredibly special little boy who has brought so much love and joy into the lives of everyone around him. He has a smile that lights up the room and a personality that is simply infectious.
Steve is a very curious and active toddler who loves exploring his surroundings and playing with his toys. He is already showing signs of being a natural problem solver and a leader amongst his peers. We have no doubt that he will grow up to do great things.
Now, we have a special treat for everyone. Steve’s parents have put together a memorial video showcasing some of Steve’s milestones over the past year. We hope that this video will bring a smile to your face and remind you of just how special Steve is.
(play video)
Wasn’t that just precious? Let’s all give Steve another round of applause for being such a wonderful little boy!
(applause)
Now, let’s get back to the party and make some more memories. Thank you all for being here and for celebrating with us!
Prayer
Absolutely. Before we continue with the festivities, I’d like to invite a family member to come up and lead us in a prayer for Steve on his special day.
(family member comes up to the microphone)
Family member: Dear Lord, we thank you for this beautiful day and for the opportunity to come together and celebrate Steve’s 1st birthday. We are grateful for the love and joy that Steve brings into our lives, and we ask that you continue to bless him and watch over him as he grows.
We pray that Steve will continue to be a source of light and love in this world, and that he will always know how much he is loved by his family and friends.
We also ask for your blessings upon all of us who are here today. May we continue to cherish the precious moments we have with our loved ones, and may we always remember to be grateful for the blessings in our lives.
In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
Emcee: Thank you, family member, for leading us in that beautiful prayer. Let’s all take a moment to reflect on the blessings in our lives and give thanks for the love and joy that Steve brings into our world.
Now, let’s continue with the party!
Cutting Cakes
It’s time for one of the most exciting parts of the party – the cake cutting ceremony! Steve’s parents have ordered a beautiful cake just for him, so let’s all gather around and sing “Happy Birthday” to Steve again.
(sing) Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Steve, happy birthday to you!
Great job, everyone! Now, it’s time for Steve to blow out his birthday candles and make a wish. Are you ready, Steve?
(Steve blows out his candles)
Wonderful! Let’s all give Steve a big round of applause.
(applause)
Now, it’s time to cut the cake. Steve’s parents will be doing the honors, and once the cake is cut, we’ll be passing it out to all of our guests. And of course, Steve will get the first piece since it’s his special day!
(Steve’s parents cut the cake and pass out slices to the guests)
There you go, Steve! Enjoy your first birthday cake.
Now, let’s all dig in and enjoy this delicious cake together. Happy birthday, Steve!
Entertainment
To keep the party going, we have some amazing entertainment planned for everyone. We have a clown who will be making balloon animals for the kids, and a magician who will be performing some incredible magic tricks for all ages.
(clown starts making balloon animals for the kids, while magician sets up his show)
While the kids are getting their balloon animals, let me introduce our magician for today – (magician’s name). He’s been performing magic for over 10 years and has won multiple awards for his amazing tricks. Are you ready to be amazed?
(crowd cheers)
Alright then, let’s give a warm welcome to (magician’s name)!
(magician performs a series of amazing magic tricks that leave the crowd in awe)
Wow, wasn’t that just incredible? Let’s give another round of applause to (magician’s name)!
(applause)
And let’s not forget about our amazing clown, who has been making the most amazing balloon animals for all the kids. Thank you so much for bringing joy and laughter to this party!
Now, let’s continue with the fun and games. We have some exciting activities planned for the kids, including face painting and a pinata. Let’s all enjoy the rest of the party together!
Games
It’s time for one of the most exciting games at any birthday party – the pinata! Steve’s parents have prepared a special pinata just for this occasion, filled with lots of delicious treats for the kids.
Alright kids, let’s all line up and take turns trying to break open the pinata. You can use this stick (pointing at the stick) to hit the pinata, and don’t forget to wear your blindfold.
(Each child takes a turn hitting the pinata until it breaks open, and then they rush to collect the treats)
Great job, everyone! That was so much fun. Now, we have one more game planned for everyone – a game of musical chairs. Let’s all gather around the chairs and get ready to play.
(The music starts playing and the kids dance around the chairs, trying to find a seat when the music stops. The last one standing is out until there’s only one winner left.)
Congratulations to our winner! You did an amazing job. And for the rest of our little guests, don’t worry, there are plenty of treats and toys for everyone to take home.
Thank you all for joining us for Steve’s 1st birthday party! We hope you had a great time and made some wonderful memories. Please take some cake and treats with you as you leave, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Birthday Favor
As a special thank you for coming and celebrating Steve’s 1st birthday with us, we have some fun party favors for all of our guests to take home. These favors are filled with some of Steve’s favorite treats and toys, and we hope you’ll enjoy them as much as he does.
(Steve’s parents bring out the birthday favors and hand them out to each guest)
Inside each bag, you’ll find a variety of treats and toys, including stickers, bubbles, candy, and more. We hope you’ll enjoy these party favors and that they’ll help you remember the fun we had today.
Thank you all again for coming, and we hope to see you at our next celebration. Have a great day!
Take a Group Photo
Before we say goodbye, let’s all take a group photo to remember this special day.
Please gather around Steve and his family, and let’s all say “Cheese” on the count of three.
(Counting together)
One, two, three… Cheese!(Smile for the photo)
Wonderful! Thank you all for joining us and being a part of Steve’s special day. Please feel free to take more photos with your own cameras and phones as well.
Have a great day and we hope to see you soon!
Closing
As the party comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank everyone for coming and making this day so special for Steve and his family.
Your presence here today means the world to them, and we hope you had a wonderful time celebrating Steve’s 1st birthday with us.
We want to extend a special thank you to Steve’s parents for organizing this amazing party and for their warm hospitality. Let’s give them a big round of applause!
(applause)
We also want to thank our talented magician and clown for bringing so much joy and entertainment to the party. You were amazing, and we’re grateful for your contributions.
And last but not least, we want to thank Steve for being such a wonderful and adorable birthday boy. Happy 1st birthday, Steve!
Let’s all enjoy the rest of our day and take home some wonderful memories from this celebration. Thank you all again, and have a safe journey home!
