It’s party time on John Marr Drive

The balloon section at the new Party Co.

The Party Co. is up and running in its new expanded space, and a grand re-opening celebration is expected to be scheduled withing the next couple of weeks.

The new Party Co. shop is in the same shopping center as the old store on John Marr Drive in the space formerly occupied by Super Pets. The AnnSandra gift shop will expand into the old Party Co. space.

Markus Washington behind the county at the Party Co.

The larger Party Co. has a bigger balloon section; more party themes for paper goods; snow cone, popcorn, and cotton candy machines available for rental; table and chair rentals; and in-house invitation engraving, says store manager Carrie Schneider. The shop will have a huge selection of Halloween costumes, and there will be costumes year-round.

The Party Co. will be hiring an assistant manager and a balloon specialist. If you’re interested, contact Nicki Hicks, 703-750-2100.