It's officially graduation party season -- grad parties last all summer long, so if you haven't started planning your child's party yet, don't fret. Fortunately, graduation parties are pretty simple to plan. So to help you plan a great party in a short amount of time, here are a few basic things every great graduation party needs.

Decorations: One of the first things you should think about when planning a graduation party is the decorations. Whether you're renting a lodge or having the party right in your backyard, you need a few decorations to set the theme of the party. You should start with lighting -- graduation parties tend to go late, so having some wire string lights and even glass tealights around and on tables can help light up the area. And you can always do classic balloons and streamers in the school colors for some added color.

Favors: No party is complete without party favors. There are plenty of unique gifts online you can choose to give as favors. Some fun little erasers, a set of coasters, or even some confetti poppers can all make great favor options. And don't forget to give guests some fun sparklers to enjoy later on in the night -- star sparklers can be both beautiful and fun. When choosing favors, think of something that guests can actually use and enjoy. This way, they can continue to think fondly of your graduate even after the party is over.

Activities: You have to have some sort of activities for your guests to do at the party to keep them entertained. And if you're worried about space, there are tons of mini games and activities you can set up. Mini Uno cards are great to have on hand so people can start up a fun game and there are even desktop cornhole games that you can use if you don't have the yard space for a full-size game. Even having something like mini soccer balls can help keep the younger guests busy and having fun.

Hopefully, this article has given you some great ideas for party planning. And with e-commerce sales accounting for 7.2% of all retail sales in 2015, there are endless unique gifts online you can buy for a party.