Clowns Unlimited, Exclusive Santa Claus Photos!

Santa Claus, caught on the beach this summer. A Clowns Unlimited Exclusive Story!

The ever so famous Mr. Claus, AKA: Santa, Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, Jolly old Elf, and many more… Caught on the beach during his summer vacation.  Much like the ever so popular Mel Gibson tapes from Radar Online, we will only be leaking a few of these pictures at a time.  Stay tuned for more developments on the elf and his whereabouts.

For now- Feast your eyes on this:

Santa is schocked to be found by our staff Photo Grapher who was assigned to follow him on a company provided vacation.

Mr. Claus gets a bit excited when he sees our photographer on the beach.  We all know the old guy.  He is always happy to see anyone- but when our staff photographer: Poppa Razzi (a disgruntled former workshop elf who now works for us) moseyed upon this undisclosed private remote beach location and found a giant red elf spread out in the sun – the sprite old guy was a little nonplussed.   Poppa Razzi described the encounter as both exciting and extremely frightening as the elf was upset.  He is reported to have been very displeased that his vacation and relaxation time was being interrupted.  (But that is what happens when you take a trip on the company dime!)

We are glad to be the first to bring you these candid Santa on Vacation shots.

Unfortunately Poppa Razzi only got a couple of shots as Santa made his escape.  But he has now made it his goal to bring us endless Santa Claus shots from this vacation, stating that this initial encounter created what he described in a later phone call to our offices as a “Blood war.”

Mr. Razzi was unwilling to clarify any further details regarding the encounter and would only state that he was “committed to providing us with more Candid shots of the elf, so that we can be sure to understand exactly what type of guy he is…”

Mr. Claus was unavailable for comment on the photos.

Santa Runs away.

Santa Claus has never been known as much of a runner, but somehow he managed to run away very quickly this day on the beach.   Mr. Razzi reported that Santa moved so quickly his speed was comparable to a bolt of lightning, and that the Big Guy moved with the grace of a gazelle.

While Claus got away this time, we are in possession of his itinerary and have access to all his reservation info- so you can rest assured there will be more news from Santa’s vacation.

Until then, make sure that you are up to date with all your upcoming holiday party planning- as there are only a few weekends to have a holiday party- and our Decembers book up very quickly.

We have created a great guide for holiday planners which is available for free here on our site.  We also have a list of great holiday party ideas for entertainment and game rentals.

But the bottom line is while Santa is spending his time out on the beach, running from photographers, and relaxing for the upcoming holiday season… We all need to think about what we will be needing from him this year, setting our dates aside and placing reservations so that we can throw parties that will make him proud.

If you are planning a holiday party and you need some ideas on great entertainment or activities to keep your crowd busy then you will be glad to find Clowns Unlimited’s top 10 ideas for fun at a holiday party.

Whether you are planning a holiday party, company christmas party, neighborhood gathering, special event for a members club, or any sort of seasonal festivity- we can help.  Our incredible selection of catering options, games, activities, professional event planners, and management services are the perfect addition to any special event you may find yourself planning.

Here are the top 10 entertainment ideas we see during the winter season:

1) Hire a Santa. – Santa is the perfect guest for any event.  Most often we provide our Santa services for picture opportunities.  Kids love to get a photo with the Jolly old elf, and we can print pictures right on site for any event.  Santa is also a great person to have pass out gifts, greet people at the door, and in some cases we have even provided services for malls and shopping centers- where we do a full Santa program, complete with an after thanksgiving Santa unveiling and celebration.

2) Hire other live entertainment acts! – Our live acts department is busy during the holiday season with all kinds of great special events and celebrations.  From elf face painters, to balloon twisting elves, reindeer characters,  Mrs. Claus snow man costumes, and much more.  The holiday season is chock full of all kinds of great entertainers and characters from Clowns Unlimited!

3) Holiday Trains. – Our holiday trains are hugely popular at all kinds of shopping centers, church events, special gatherings, and all kinds of other events.  There is nothing like a “Polar Express” train ride to get people in the holiday spirit.

4) Casino Parties – Countless party planners rely on casino entertainment for their holiday parties, and that is because the casino party is a huge success.  Every one loves a vegas night, and at Clowns Unlimited we help to deliver some of the regions best casino parties.

5) Game Tables, Arcades, and Xtreme Video Games – When it comes to making a full on game room for a party or event, count on us.  We have the regions best selection of pool tables, air hockey, foosball, shuffleboard tables and all kinds of other great game table rental options.  Our arcade selection is endless, and our professional presentations and custom video game presentations are a huge success every time we provide them for parties and events.

6) DJ’s, Emcees, Digital Juke Boxes, and Karaoke Parties -  Our professional DJ’s come packed with more than 10,000 radio ready songs. They are fun group leaders and can emcee any special event you are planning.  In addition, Karaoke is always popular.  And at Clowns Unlimited we have a great selection of karaoke favorites which will entice every one to sing a round!

7) Photo Booth Rentals - All of our photo activities become very popular during the winter months as they are a great way to capture memories and give party guests a keepsake to remember the special event by.  Our photo booth rental options are great, as well as our Green Screen Photos, Instant Photo solutions, and Photo Flipbook programs!

Game Show Productions – When it comes to figuring out one fun activity for a large group the game show is always a hit.  People of all ages love game shows and everyone loves to be in one.  The best thing about our gameshow productions is that they can be customized to include questions about your guests, your group, company, or a specific person at the party.  We can also create gameshows with popular christmas questions and answers.

9) Holiday Arts and Crafts Activities. – This category is limitless.  At Clowns Unlimited we support countless arts and craft programs for large scale events across the Portland area.  During the holiday season we provide Gingerbread House making stations, cookie decorating activities, and a myriad of other great fun arts and craft options for event planners.

10) Concession Machines – We make colored popcorns, cotton candies, and snowball snow kones all winter long.  We also provide a great amount of other fun food options for any party or event you find yourself planning this holiday season.

If we can help you plan your upcoming gathering, please let us know and we will do our best to provide you with leading edge holiday entertainment and special event planning services.  Our party rental business supports countless holiday parties and special events throughout the Portland and Vancouver metro areas, and we would be honored to provide at your next special event.

Water Slide Rentals, Games and more “COOL DOWN” must have’s  for Portland and Seattle area parties and events.

It takes a while to heat up here in the Pacific Northwest, but on those weeks and weekends that it does get into the 90′s and 100′s the people in the area are in desperate need of  nice fun cool down and water activities for planned functions, outings, and just something fun for backyard play.  At Clowns Unlimited we have a great selection of water games and water attractions that are ideal additions to any party, gathering,  or special event you are planning.

Misting Tents – A tent is great in the heat, as it provides shade.  But our misting tents are a huge success when it is hot hot hot!  If you have ever sat outside on a hot day at a restaurant and been cooled down by the presence of misters – then you know the benefits a mister has for cooling down people.  These misters are great for large crowds, or even to sit under on your patio.

Water Slides – A water slide is always a huge hit.  Kids love to get wet in the hot summer sun, and our water slide rentals are the perfect way to cool down.  The super splashdown is a perfect water slide system with a pool at the bottom which you can slide right into!

Water Tag Maze – When it comes to playing tag- there is no more fun way to do it than in our amazing water tag maze.  Individuals get giant water pistols that are designed for the maximum soaking… The water tag maze is an ideal attraction for any company picnic, or gathering where you need to beat the heat and offer a fun activity that everyone can enjoy.

Slip n Slides -  When we were kids we just put down some plastic, sprayed water, and slide on it.  While we occasionally hit a rock, or a sprinkler – and hurt ourselves we knew we were on to something…  These days we have giant cushy inflatable slip and slides that provide a much more fun, exciting and much more comfortable experience.

Dunk Tank – A classic water carnival attraction that always draws a crowd and garners excitement.  The dunk tank is great for having a fundraiser on a hot day, or is the perfect way to cool down anyone who needs it!

Pitch Burst – The pitch burst is a very similar game to the dunk tank, only instead of sitting perched above hundreds of gallons of water, the pitch burst has the contestant sit below a giant balloon which is filled with water.  When the target is hit a giant needle pops the balloon and SPLASH!

Water Themed Games – While these games do not have water in them- they are the perfect addition to any special event where you might be planning for some water activities or beach themed fun.  These attractions are always popular for company picnics, parties, birthday parties, and all kinds of great community festivals or special events.

Tent Rentals are a great solution for creating temporary shelters for all kinds of parties and events. Our experienced tent and event rental providers offer the top 5 things to consider when renting a tent for your upcoming gathering.

1) Size Of Tent

Determining the size of tent you need to rent – Tents come in all different shapes and sizes.

The amount of people you are looking to shelter, the activities you are looking to provide under the tent, and the space you have to work with where you are setting up the tent will all be major factors when deciding what size of tent you need to rent. A party rental company should be able to help you to determine the best size of tent needed for your special event.

2) Do you Need Sidewalls?

Side walls will protect you and your guests from the elements, can create a more private or intimate atmosphere, and will increase the budget you need to consider for your tent rental. Side walls are available with windows to let light in, or can come in all white to block out the sun and peoples views.

3) Set Up Access

When renting a tent- consider that the rental company will need access to the area you will be placing the tent. Depending on the size of the tent you are renting, they will likely need drive up access to the set up area.

4) Set Up Surface

This is a major factor to help determine the cost of renting a tent. If the tenting company can stake the tent into the earth, the rental will be cheaper. If the provider has to bring out tent weights or water barrels to secure the tent down in case of winds, then you will end up paying for them.

5) Additional Rental needs besides the tent

When placing your tent rental order, also be ready with any other party rental needs you may have. People who rent tents in most cases rent tables, chairs, and other items for special events. Having all your rental items come from one place will in most cases save you delivery fees from several companies.

There are all kinds of items available which are commonly added to tent rental orders. Our full scale event planning services may end up being of value to your special event- especially if you are considering planning for any amusement or entertainment activities.

Fortune Tellers Predict you are going to have a GREAT party as long as you book your entertainment through Clowns Unlimited!

At Clowns Unlimited we provide top level entertainment services for special events. Our performers are the best you will find, and they are all backed 100% by us. We are the industry leader in entertainment and entertainers for special events and parties in the Portland and Seattle areas.

Fortune Tellers – Tarot Card Readers – Psychics – Stage Hypnotists – AND MORE.

There is truly no end to the types of entertainers and performers we can put together for a special event. We have countless resources, and employ some of the area’s leading theatrical talent, professional actors, and most experienced corporate or private party entertainers. Our company was founded by a seasoned party clown, and further expanded into the Portland area by another leading provider of children’s entertainment. Many of our performers are very schooled in the performing arts.

We have candidates who have years of experience, BFA’s, MFA’s, and countless other documented hours of training in their fields. Beyond the fortune tellers in portland, psychics, and other live entertainers offered above, we also have a massive amount of additional talent and performers who are available for all kinds of special events and parties!

Clowns
Face Painters
Airbrush Artists
Temporary Tattoos
DJ’s Disc Jockeys
Emcees
Comedians
Pirate Entertainers
Princess Entertainers
Safari Entertainers
AND SO MUCH MORE.

At Clowns Unlimited your entertainment selection and professional entertainment providers are UNLIMITED.

We are able to offer the full gamut of event planning and entertainment services to include everything from basic tents, to food, entertainment, games, rental options, and more.

Reserving carnival rentals, including things like dunk tanks, bounce houses, carnival rides, and carnival games can be a challenge.  Here is our guide to reserving rental items for all types of special events.

Renting the right attractions makes for a great carnival!

The bottom line is that if you find yourself planning a carnival- whether it be for a school, your church, a company picnic or party, summer camp program, or any other organization you need to cover your bases to make sure that the event goes well.  You need to utilize a carnival rental company which you can trust to show up, which you can rely on to provide quality equipment, and one with staff who are helpful.  At Clowns Unlimited, we are the premiere carnival company in the Portland and Seattle areas- and we are happy to share our years of experience and special events expertise with anyone who finds themselves in the planning stages of a carnival, party, or event.

Like any project you will need to ask some basic questions which will help to determine the needs which need to be met of the carnival event.

The 5 W’s – basic Who, Where, What, When and Why’s.

Who is the carnival for?

How many people?  How Many Kids vs Adults?  This will determine what activities and how many of each are needed.  It will give an idea of what is needed to avoid long lines, how much space is needed for attractions, and how much space you have available for people.

Where is the Carnival to be held?

Determining where the carnival is to be held will give specific parameters to the event which must be followed.  The number one being space.  Depending on the Season you may need a covered area or a gym.  In the summer months or when you are much more likely to have good weather a big open field is an ideal location.  Parks, athletic fields, and event parking lots can all be wonderful locations to host a carnival.  The space also determines the power available, which can either be sufficient, or in many cases we offer generator rentals.

What things do you want to have at the carnival?

There are many different carnival games and carnival activities available for your event.  We offer the regions best selection of carnival games, inflatable games, bounce houses, inflatable slides, obstacle courses, hi strikers, dunk tank rentals, video games, tents, carnival booths, concession machine rentals, ferris wheels, spin rides, climbing walls, mechanical bulls, surf machines, bungee trampolines, laser tag, dodgeball arenas, instant photo solutions, trackless trains, water slides, mini golf, joust, sumo, bouncy boxing, entertainers, clowns, face painters, balloon artists, dj’s, music, table game rentals, arts and crafts, carnival games and prizes, and so much more.

Determining what you want, what your budget is, and how much stuff we can cram into your event location is the best way to roll!

When is the Carnival?

Determining a date can be a big factor for getting a crowd to show up to the event.  People like to know about things in advance, so that they can plan to be at the carnival.  Hosting an event on a weekday often means that one parent or another can not make it (unless it is after typical work hours.)  Where as, weekend days typically are better for most families to attend together.  Ultimately- deciding a date well in advance and planning your rentals in advance will help you to have a more successful, well planned, and well executed special event.

Why are you having a Carnival?

Either you are looking to raise funds, or raise morale, create community, celebrate an occasion, or any other specific goal.   Determining the reasoning behind any event helps to determine budget, items needed, and whether you have volunteers to work with, or need a fully staffed carnival.

We have some customers whose goal is to make money.  We have other customers who simply want to make sure there is enough fun for everyone, activities that interest different people, and no waiting in line.  No matter what your goals, we will do our best to help find the perfect selection of activities and entertainment for your special event.

Party Tent Rental Guide

Party tents are a great added feature to any gathering or special event you are planning. Besides adding a formal or more “official” feeling to your party, the tent also serves a great protection to protect you and your guests from the elements. There are a number of options of kinds of tent solutions which are available to meet the needs for any expected weather conditions which may otherwise affect your event. We have several different rental solutions which are available for differing weather or seasonal needs. Tent rentals are available in all different sizes to meet the needs of all types of gatherings.

Party Tent Rentals- Determining your needs based on expected weather.

During the summer months we rent the most tents and canopies for parties and events. There are simply way more events happening during this time because people can typically expect a much more favorable outdoor weather experience. None the less, tent and canopy rentals are still needed to protect guests from the sun, variable rain patterns, or other environmental occurrences.

The biggest thing to decide when you need to determine your rental is whether you need a canopy rental or a tent rental. Typically a “party canopy” is just the top of a tent which acts as a simple barrier from the sun. A canopy offers shade and a reasonable amount of protection from rain or showers.

A tent rental is a fully enclosed canopy structure with sidewalls. These are much better when you need protection from the elements. The tents can act as full on temporary structures for just about any kind of event need which may arise. Temporary Flooring, Heating, Cooling, lighting, windows, clear tops that allow sun inside, and all kinds of other solutions are available to make you and your guests as comfortable as possible considering the outdoor weather conditions.

Should you find yourself planning an event and in need of help with your tenting or temporary structure planning or management, we are more than happy to be of assistance.

Available Party and Tent Rental options for Special Events and Gatherings

EZ-UP Canopy Rentals – EZUps are a great solution for any party. They are a quick set up/teardown option- often utilized for vendor booths at all kinds of markets, festivals, fairs, or other gatherings. We have EZUP rentals available in 10×10 and 10×20 sizes.

Red-White carnival canopies – We have carnival canopies available which add a truly festive and fun feeling to any gathering you may be planning. Our carnival canopies are the perfect temporary carnival booth solution, and are available with striped side skirts to make a truly fun booth feel for any festival or special event.

Peak Canopy or Tent Rentals – Peak canopies are another fun rental option for special events. We have them available in several different sizes and shapes, which can be utilized to build tents and rental solutions for all kinds of needs. From 10×10 tents, to 10×20’s, 20×20’s and bigger- our peak canopies are a great solution to meet the rental needs of all kinds of events and gatherings.

Pole Tents and Clear Span Structures – Another style of tent rental which is available is a huge variation of shapes and sizes. Our Pole tents are the perfect solution for temporary shelter needs. Clear span structures are available for all kinds of special events and gatherings- and they are a solution to meet a number of different rental needs for large groups or large displays. A clear span structure is about as close you can get too constructing a temporary building for your special event.

Party Tent Rentals – We are here to help.

Renting a tent or canopy for your upcoming gathering can be a difficult task if you are unsure of what will best be of use to you based on crowd size, activities occurring in the tent, and basic variables which you have to plan for and accommodate.

We can take all the variables and determine the best solution for tables, chairs, stages, sound systems, lighting, and more. Our professional event planners and party rental professionals can help you to determine all of your rental needs and can provide a comprehensive quote for your special event. We have all types of event rentals available to meet the needs of any gathering you may be planning.