There are only so many events in a person’s life that are treated with the same gravity and importance as a graduation. It signifies an enormous amount of completed hard work, non-stop diligence, and never-ending perseverance. Even in times as uncertain as these, graduations serve as momentous occasions that deserve to be celebrated. 

Wizard Studios is happy to offer a solution that can safely bring friends and family together to celebrate this occasion safely and meaningfully. From the comfort and safety of your car, we have advice to make sure your graduation day is as special and memorable as it should be: create a drive-in graduation. 

Drive-In Graduations

For those of us that can remember the days of drive-in movies, the concept for a drive-in graduation is the same: in a large, designated parking area, attendees can view an event from the privacy and comfort of their cars. It’s safe, contact-free, and ensures that family and friends can cheer and wipe joyful tears away while seeing their graduate walk across a stage in real-time.

So, what do you need to ensure a successful drive-in graduation? Well, get your stage, microphone, and podium rentals ready, because here is our list of the essentials: 

Inflatable Projection Screen or LED Wall

Yes, there will be a stage for graduates to walk across, but just like any drive-in or large-scale event, you have to ensure that all attendees get a chance to see what’s going on, and that’s solidified with an inflatable projection screen or LED wall. Mix this in with multiple cameras and real-time editing, you can ensure that everyone who attends will be able to experience the graduation wherever their car is parked. 

Photographer

Just like any graduation, a photographer capturing the important moments is essential to a graduation. Luckily, physical distance comes naturally to photographers who capture large-scale events, and any professional will have a long-distance lens so even the families who may be farther back can get prints of the moment and say, “I was there!” 

Outdoor DJ/Music

What’s a celebration without some music? The right entertainment can make sure that your graduation ceremony is one attendees will never forget. And most, if not all, musicians and DJs know exactly what set-up they’ll need to be heard near and far, so trust in the professionals. If you want your ceremony to end with a party, enlist the help of quality musicians/DJs! 

Large Format Printing and Electronic/Neon Signage 

Appropriate printing and signage is important for a number of reasons. For the organization and execution of the graduation, attendees and graduates need to make sure they know where they’re going and the best way to navigate an enclosed area. Signage can also promote healthy habits throughout the event, and large format printing can eliminate the need to have attendees touch any papers or handouts. Lastly, and most exciting, is that electric/neon signage can do wonders for morale during a celebration! It’s a great way to invite everyone into the area and get the party started! 

Live-Stream Services

For neighbors, friends, and family that want to celebrate your special moment from the safety of their home, live streaming services can be arranged to capture each moment of the ceremony. An event that’s live-streamed also has the ability to be shared with others after final editing and polishing, so that those that were unable to attend or watch live can still experience the joy of their graduate’s special day when it’s best for them.

A graduation is a ceremony that should not be overlooked. If someone is able to accomplish it, we believe it should be celebrated wholeheartedly. If you’d like to make a drive-in graduation a reality, enlist the help of an event professional today. Contact Wizard Studios to get started on your drive-in ceremony today!