1. When this kid had his birthday party at Target.
In 2016, Kara Cook hosted her son Parker's seventh birthday party at Target because they both loved it so much. Guests enjoyed things like a scavenger hunt around the store, name tag decorating, and face painting.
2. And when this little girl had a CVS-themed birthday party.
In 2015, Iris from Arkansas requested a CVS-themed party for her fourth birthday because she loved it so much. "Ultimately she loves CVS because she knows it to be a dreamland of snacks, chocolate milks, and toys," her mom told BuzzFeed.
4. When no one showed up to this autistic boy's birthday, so children, parents, firefighters, and police from the area gave him the best birthday ever.
In 2015, none of the 16 kids from 6-year-old Glenn Buratti's class showed up to his birthday party. After his mom shared the sad situation on Facebook, people from all over their town in Osceola County, Florida showed up to celebrate him.
5. When Andrew Garfield celebrated his birthday by getting high with Emma Stone at Disneyland.
In 2017, Andrew told W magazine that his 29th birthday was his favorite because he celebrated it by eating weed brownies and going to Disneyland with Emma Stone and a bunch of his friends.
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6. When BuzzFeed employee Loryn Brantz walked around New York City in a bikini for her birthday.
In 2015, for her 30th birthday, Loryn decided to give herself the gift of "giving no fucks" and going out in New York City in a bikini. Loryn also opened up about body image and her past eating disorders in her post.
7. When this little girl used the horror movie The Nun as the theme for her birthday party.
In 2019, for little Lucia's third birthday party, she had her heart set on showcasing a horror movie that she insisted on watching: The Nun. Even her friends dressed up in creepy makeup for the occasion.
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8. When this toddler who was obsessed with a local injury lawyer got to celebrate his birthday with the lawyer's face plastered everywhere.
In 2015, New Orleans personal injury lawyer Morris Bart had ads that played regularly in Louisiana. L'erin Dobra's son Grayson loved the commercials so much, she made the lawyer Grayson's birthday theme.
10. When a mom turned a photo of her hungover daughter into an epic centerpiece cake for her 18th birthday.
In 2016, Abbi Price told BuzzFeed News that the toilet cake was based on the photo (pictured above) of her after "a small gathering with family and friends."
12. When a dying mom threw her baby daughter the most magical Alice in Wonderland–themed birthday tea party.
In 2015, Athena Krueger of Minneapolis was dying of breast cancer. And, although her doctors advised against it, Athena left the confines of the hospital to attend her daughter's party. Her daughter Amari's actual birthday fell on May 5th and Athena died the following day.
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13. When Kylie Jenner threw a gas station-themed birthday party for Travis Scott.
In 2019, for Travis's 28th birthday, Kylie threw him an epic party that was held in a pretend gas station, complete with items branded with Travis Scott's name.
14. When a husband surprised his wife with a detailed Harry Potter birthday party.
In 2015, Amanda Kundert's husband transformed their apartment into a Harry Potter wonder world. He also surprised her with a handmade Elder Wand for her 26th birthday.
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15. When a 6-year-old had a legit Drake-themed birthday party.
In 2016, Lex Saldivar surprised her Drake-obsessed daughter Leah with a Drake birthday party. She even had mini Hennessy bottles holding down the balloons.