Its A Party

The «open» sign was clearly lit and said they didn’t close for another 20 minutes. All we wanted was one balloon, we would have been out in 5 minutes. The worker was more interested in leaving early and stated he was closing and he couldn’t help. It’s hard to support local shops when things like this happen. Thanks.

Cute little store. Found everything I was looking for. HUGE balloon selection. Was very impressed. Employees super friendly.

First review on my Lakeweird list, and boy, is it weird!
It’s not really that bad; in fact, it offered a very chilly environment on a sweltering day. But after the initial «Aaaahhh!» the rest of the store left me a bit (and I hate using this word, but screw it) underwhelmed.
There didn’t seem to be a rhyme or reason to what went where, with the exception of the 4^th of July/​Americana decorations. By the way, guys, 4^th of July is over!
The store has one of those «baaaa-​naaaaaah» sensors that beeps every time someone passes through the door — or just gets within a foot of it. Places with a «baaaa-​naaaaaah» beeper? A bit old-​timey and weird to me.
Also, it was VERY quiet for a party store. There was one guy in there who said hello as he was sorting through some stuff, and then another woman there with her kid, but other than the shuffling of feet and the occasional fussing from her baby or mine, not a peep was heard. In a party store! No lively music, nothin’!
I’ll admit why I came in: I was on the lookout for Care Bears decorations for Lorelei’s first bday party (admittedly not for another couple months). No Care Bears, but they did have Sesame Street, Dora, and all the rest of the regular gang. I guess the Care Bears went out with the ‘80s.

Hey, did you know there was a local party store in Lakewood? I didn’t, but I do now!
While I was on a fiesta-​planning journey through Cleveland last week, I was annoyed to find that I’d have to drive all the way out to Middleburg Heights just to find a party store – and a chain one at that. Boo, not good.
I decided to put off that trip until I finished the rest of my errands, and I’m oh-​so glad I did! As I was perusing the Lakewood area for record stores, Detroit Avenue had a wonderful surprise for me. Through the glimmering light of hope, I strained my eyes to see It’s A Party, sitting pretty right in front of me even when all internet search had said, «no stores nearby.»
Elated with joy, I bopped out of my car after a sharp u-​turn that pissed a few drivers off. Just kidding… although I considered it. Don’t get me wrong, this store is not a huge retail party retailer, but it does the trick and does it locally. I’ll take a few less options for supporting a CLE business owners’ livelihood. Besides, I found everything I needed: they have balloons, small helium tank, pinatas, decorations, favors and more!
Next time you’re planning a little party or a larger event, try stopping by It’s A Party first. Give a local shop a try and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.