Party City

The national emporium for themed paper plates, Mylar message balloons and other festive doodads and trinkets.

During Halloween, the costume choices increase: superhero outfits come with or without muscles, witch garb can be accessorized with fake noses, scraggly wigs and spiders with folding legs.

In ShortLike a department store committed solely to celebration, this tchotchke chain and festoon warehouse stocks party streamers and disposable tableware in every color of the rainbow. There are also Barbie-, Spider Man- and Pooh-themed decorations, silly wigs, handheld games, gag gifts, noisemakers, invitations and candy. Merchandise changes seasonally, so customers find holiday-specific...