Superbowl Sunday is most celebrated huddled around the television on an over-sized, comfy couch with friends. Check out these tips to make your party a success.

When: Superbowl XLVI (46) will be held Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. This will be the first Super Bowl to be played in Indianapolis and the fourth time the championship game is played in a cold-weather city thanks to the stadium’s retractable roof. 

Pick a theme: Before you send out your invitations, decide if you want to kick your party up a notch with a festive theme. Have your guests wear the jerseys or colors of the teams playing, creating an in-house rivalry. Or, base your theme on the teams playing. For example, if the New Orleans Saints make it to the Super Bowl, pair it with a Mardi Gras theme.

Read this article for more about themes.

Send out invitations electronically: Using online event registration, you can quickly announce your Superbowl party and easily keep track of attendees. On EventWax, use custom form fields to ask your attendees, for example, if they are bringing an appetizer or dessert. Or which team they will be rooting for. This will give you, the planner, extra information if you are planning your menu or if you are handing out fun team paraphernalia. To read more about how to use EventWax’s custom form fields, click here.

Food and drink: Superbowl parties are celebrated with festive, casual fare. Expected spreads include chilis, dips, chips and salsa, wings, ribs, Italian beef and bacon-wrapped most things.

Check out allrecipes.com for more Superbowl recipes.

Next, pair your menu with the right brews. Not unlike wine, the right beer can or should be served with your Superbowl menu. To play it safe, ales go with about anything. But, if you want to read more about the precise brews check out this article.