The Best Party Supply Stores in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines has three main party superstores that retail just about any party accessory you can think of or would need to make your event memorable. These stores dominate most of the party business but each has their own individual niche where they shine especially bright. The three stores: Nobbies, Party America, and Factory Card Outlet all have very similar characteristics; all are part of a chain (Nobbies is the smallest of the three, located only in Iowa and Nebraska while the other two are national chains); all are big box stores which have a lot of room making it easy for them to stock products for every type of category; and all share similar hours which extend around holiday seasons such as Halloween, Independence Day, and Christmas.

Nobbies: One thing is for sure, Nobbies goes all out for every major event but the biggest is Halloween. The entire store becomes one big Haunted House with every type of costume imaginable and the type of décor that usually only big businesses like casinos and amusement parks can bring in. Nobbies employs a full time Marketing Coordinator who works to assist customers to help plan the party of their dreams. Another thing they are known for is beautiful personalized wedding invitations that are up to 25% off most larger franchise stores. In the back of the store is a whole department devoted to everything balloons including single balloons, bouquets, arches, and helium tanks.

Location: 9999 University Ave, Clive

Phone: 515-457-7100

Hours: 9am-9pm (Mon-Sat)/10am-6pm (Sun)

Party America: Hands down the birthday party extrodinar of the group. Party America has decorations for first birthdays, and little girls and boys birthdays. Whether you are looking for Dora, Bratz, Happy Feet, Cars, Star Wars, or anything else you can think of, Party America has theme décor for it all. Table clothes, hats, streamers, name cards, and hard to find party favors are just a few of the things you can find. Best of all, it's all broken down into easy to find sections. Like Nobbies, they carry a large selection of balloon bouquets.

Location: 6925 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines

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