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Congratulations! You or someone close to you have just graduated and a celebration is definitely in order. Plan an awesome party that you, the graduate and all your guests will remember for a long time. Find the right spark of inspiration and ideas from our collection of amazing images and creative designs.
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Canva Templates

Commemorate this milestone with a bang — or with a small gathering and thoughtful messages for the graduate. Send your compliments with a cool design from our collection or start the celebration right with an impressive invite or poster from our selection of expertly designed templates.

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Inspiration

You’ve finally earned the diploma, now it’s time to party! Make it a celebration that your friends and family will truly enjoy and remember. Browse our carefully curated collection of creative imagery and gorgeous designs for inspiration and awesome party ideas.

Woman in White with Colorful Balloons

Gussy up your party venue with colorful balloons! Balloons, after all, are an ultimate party must-have.
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White Frosted Cupcake with Sparkler

Take your dessert to another level with a unique topper! Take inspiration from this white frosted cupcake with a lighted sparkler.
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Toasting with Beer Glasses

Instead of a big party, you can just get together with a few friends at your favorite bar and knock back a few beers to celebrate!
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Blue and Yellow Photo Graduation Announcement

Celebrate the achievement of your graduates with a vibrant and cheery announcement like this modern design featuring a blue and yellow color scheme, a photo of smiling graduates and text in a standard print typeface.
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Black and White with Red Elegant Graduation Announcement

Honor the graduates with an elegant announcement like this creative and stunning design. This design features a black and white background and modern typography in white and red.
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Blue and Cream Chalk Illustration Graduation Poster

Salute the graduates with a creative poster you can hang everywhere! Use this illustrated design with a blue background and cream chalkboard drawing style illustrations of diplomas and caps.
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Golden Metallic Star Decorations

String up golden metallic stars around the venue of your grad party and make your party reflect your joy and high spirits!
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Friends Partying at the Beach

Make your party super casual by taking it to the beach! Get a bonfire going, blast some tunes and dance the night away with friends and family.
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Blue and Brown Taped Photo Graduation Announcement

Give focus on the graduates with a smashing announcement like this modern blue and brown graduation design featuring a photo of a happy graduate, transparent tape vectors and simple print fonts.
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Blue and White Typography Graduation Announcement

Make a grand announcement with this simple yet eye-catching design. This announcement features a blue background with red line accents and large bold typography in white.
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Yellow Rose on a Card

Include a lovely rose with your graduation message to make it more special and meaningful.
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New York Cheesecake with Mixed Berries

Make your dessert course an ultimate sweet celebration by serving classic New York cheesecake with mixed berries on top.
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Colorful Balloons Tied to the Ground

Have your party outdoors and dress up the place with typical and easy-to-get party decors like colorful balloons.
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Berry Filled Star Shaped Sugar Cookies

Take inspiration from these berry-filled star-shaped sugar cookies to make your dessert course simple and easy to put together.
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Blue and Yellow with Photo of a Woman Graduation Announcement

Congratulate your family or friend for graduating with this eye-catching announcement. This design features a blue and yellow color scheme, standard print fonts and a photo of a graduate.
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Star Shaped Cookies Tied with String

You’ve graduated and the stars are the limit for your goals! Channel that in your party dessert or giveaways with adorable star-shaped cookies or biscuits!
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Rice Krispy Chocolate Cake Pops

Make your dessert easy to handle by serving sweets like chocolate cake pops!
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Sunflowers in a Mason Jar

Add a country or rustic touch to your party by placing flowers in a mason jar.
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Nachos with Cheese, Jalapeno, Sour Cream and Salsa

Serve up some classic favorites like nachos with melted cheese and jalapenos. Don’t forget the salsa and sour cream dip!
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Frosted Cupcakes with Sprinkles and Star Topper

Let everyone know you’re not messing around when it comes to dessert! Serve yummy cupcakes with star toppers and sprinkles.
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Blue and Yellow with Photo Graduation Announcement

Shine a spotlight on the amazing graduates with this cool graphic featuring a festive color scheme of blue and yellow. This design also features a graduate photo and modern typography.
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Graduates Tossing Their Caps in the Air

Immortalize the event with your fellow graduates by having a quick photoshoot in your gowns and caps.
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A Glass of Blue Margarita

Keep your guests cool and happy by serving your favorite cocktails.
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Black with Gold and Peach Polka Dots Graduation Thank You Card

So your grad party was a big hit – now it’s time to thank everyone who was there! Show your gratitude with this classy black and gold card with dots and a gorgeous modern script.
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Party Friends with Sparkler and Confetti

Bring the party outdoors and make it a fun and festive celebration with a confetti shower and sparklers!
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Blue with Stripes and Photo Graduation Announcement

Show everyone just how proud and happy you are with this awesome graduation announcement featuring a grad photo and white typography on a blue background with stripes.
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Gold and Black Elegant Border Graduation Announcement

Spread the great news with a cool and chic graduation announcement. Use this classy design featuring a gold and black color scheme, an elegant style border and bold serif fonts.
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Envelope with Golden Stars on Sticks

Jazz up your grad party invites with little golden stars on sticks! You can also use this idea for decorations in your venue.
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Beer and Taco Illustration Graduation Invitation

You’ll definitely set the right festive mood for your grad party with this illustrated invitation. This invite features a spicy red background, clean fonts and an illustration of a taco, beer and a graduation cap.
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Yellow Stars on Wood

Give your party venue a star-studded look with decorative stars on the walls and ceilings!
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Blue and White with Photo Graduation Announcement

Use this cool and simple design to cheer for your graduates! This design features a photo and white typography on a blue background with diamond accents.
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Confetti and Band on Stage

A live band and some confetti would definitely make your party a memorable one!
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