Today, birthdays are joyous occasions that include treats, cake, and tons of fun shared by close family, business acquaintances, and friends. In the past, it was not such a joyous occasion. Many years ago in some areas of the world, a person feared their birthday. People were fearful because it was a day that individuals believed that evil spirits could harm you.

Birthday parties were originally thought up as a way to keep evil spirits away by having friends and loved ones with you. Everyone brought food to share and much noise was created to scare off the evil spirits that may be hanging around the house.

Over the years the birthday party become a more common occurrence. Cakes were made for the birthday person and fortune tokens were hidden in the cake for the guests to find. Most believe that children's birthday parties originated in Germany and were called Kinderfeste.

Over the years, the art of throwing birthday parties went from a small party to more elaborate parties. Now parties are not just limited to being held in the home. Legends has several areas available for individuals to rent for a few hours where guests can come and enjoy a specific activity along with the birthday food and cake.

Legends can be rented to accommodate a big guest list and to have a catered meal. Our facility will allow the children to dance, play video games, or participate in other activities before settling in to eat the cake or a meal. For a birthday person with a specific theme in mind, our facility can be decorated so that specific theme can be enjoyed by all guests.

Located across from Turner Field, and only minutes from downtown Atlanta, the Legends Banquet & Special Event Center offers the ideal Atlanta venue.

With a memorable Atlanta City backdrop for your most important event, choose from three unique areas for your Atlanta birthday event. Accommodating events of 25 - 1000+ people, our venue bestows its own unique appeal and grand ambiance.

BIRTHDAY PARTY EVENT Facilities:

* Ballroom With 3,980 square feet of space, the Ballroom accommodates 200+ individuals featuring 27'-2" cathedral ceilings, custom set dance floor, with built-in beverage bar.

** City View Terrace Attached to the main Ballroom. This designated outdoor smoking area features a panoramic view of the Atlanta city skyline. Included with Ballroom rental.

*** Ballroom Prep Kitchen Attached to the main Ballroom and for use ONLY by Verified Vendors. The 379 square feet of space features everything needed for quality food service.

* Ballroom Balcony With 1,055 square feet of space, the Ballroom Balcony accommodates 50+ individuals featuring on overview of the main Ballroom.

** Bridal Room Included with all wedding ceremony packages. Attached to the Ballroom Balcony, with 85 square feet of private space, the Bridal room is ideal for dressing and make-up prior your wedding ceremony.

*** Overlook Bell Tower Attached to the Ballroom Balcony. This area features a panoramic view of Turner Field (Home of the Atlanta Braves) and the Atlanta city skyline.

** 183 Room With 3,352 square feet of space, the 183 Room accommodates 500+ individuals featuring the feel of a high-end nightclub with concert quality lighting and sound. An ideal cocktail social area, or reception dance and party zone. The built in stage is ideal for for performers, toast and entertainment. A must see by individuals wanting a unique and Legendary party area. CLICK HERE to learn more about the 183 Room.

* Parking @ Legends Accessible parking CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS is available at Legends. Legends VIP Parking is the official fundraising lot for the Atlanta Parks & Recreation. For special events prices vary by scheduled Turner Filed activities. Your event may qualify for FREE parking. Ask for details.

THEMED DECORATIONS:

A trend has been to create a theme area where professional photographers may do portraits, and backdrops for weddings to hide plain ballroom walls and create a more picturesque look. A creative touch for weddings and birthday celebrations is to decorate one of the ballrooms entrances and use it for the grand entrance, then as a photo backdrop throughout the evening.

Please take a look at some great themes available for you. If you would rather save money and purchase a theme and/or party supplies directly CLICK HERE or the Stumps image below.

Ideal theme decorations for any event. Featuring this theme supply Superstores for all your party needs. Make your party stand out from the rest with our exclusive party themes. With exciting banners, theme supplies, decorations, and more are made only by ShindigZ and many of them can be personalized for a customized touch. Or click on the image to the right for Celebration and unique party giveaways.

Party props have been known to create an atmosphere loaded with fun! But please don't use the photo of your boss in a grass skirt for leverage in getting a raise!

Have you come up with a party theme only to discover there aren't any theme decorations on the market? Don't disappoint the guest of honor, try these instead.

Have you ever planned a party only to discover that you cannot find the party decorations to meet your theme? Here are some simple tips that are sure to make your party a smash!

The Cake: Bake the cake at home, spread on some icing and decorate. Don't have time to make the cake? Instead of having the cake shop decorate your cake, purchase a no thrills cake. They can spread the icing and write Happy Birthday "Name" on the cake.

When you get home, place your child's cleaned (or new) action figures on the cake. If the cake is for an older person, consider some collectibles, or a few miniature birthday gifts, all related to the theme of course.

Food: There are tons of recipes online to fit just about any budget or need. If you cannot find already prepared foods, simply prepare your dishes a week in advance. Then all you have to do is heat everything up on the day of the event.

Piñatas: Purchase a windmill style piñata, where the center is flat enough to hold something glued to it. Locate some old magazine photos, round designer paper plates, or posters of the theme at hand. Cut and glue the theme pictures to the flat portion of the piñata.

Paper Plates: Find magazine pictures or other forms of photos (could even use photocopied family pictures for a reunion) and place between two plastic plates. Use a clear plate on top and a dark color on the bottom. (Caution: when using paper cups, the drinks can slip between the two layers and cause a mess)

Banners: The banners can be made on your personal computer by scanning photos and then inserting into a banner program. Or you can purchase some blank banner paper and cut out pictures, glue to the paper, and use markers and letter stenciling for your words.

Color Scheme: Try to stick to one color scheme. For instance, a Barbie theme would be pink and white, a Halloween theme would be red and black, and a silver wedding anniversary would be silver and white. It's also a good idea to not go overboard on the pictures you use in creating your theme. Though you may have lots of magazine options to choose from, too much is not always a good thing.

Activities: When trying to locate a good activity for your theme party, keep in mind the age of the attendants. Small children cannot perform complicated tasks. An elderly person may require the use of a crutch or wheelchair. It is also a good idea to consider the space available for the party.

Although the guest of honor may have fifty friends and family members, the space may only allow ten or twenty to fit comfortably and still have a good time.

At Legends Banquet & Special Event Center, in Atlanta, Georgia, It's our goal to work with you in planning a legendary affair full of life memories. Please phone our Legends team at any time if you have any questions in the planning of your event.

Whether you are planning a cocktail reception, a corporate function or an elegant sit-down dinner, the Legends Banquet & Special Event Center makes the planning easy. We excel in accommodating the unique needs of each and every client, from a small business meeting to a banquet serving up to 500+ people. Request For Proposal Form or click this link to request more information on our variety of services.