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With Memorial Day weekend behind us, it’s officially the season for outdoor parties: Think sipping cold drinks on the patio and staying out until it’s time to light flickering lanterns and gather around the fire. Oh, what’s that? You don’t have a fire pit? Or lanterns? Or anywhere to store cold drinks? You’re in luck with this month’s amazing giveaway.

This month’s prize pack from Frontgate includes the making of a great outdoor bash. First, there’s a beautiful copper fire pit, with a thick copper bowl and powder-coated steel base for season after season of fun by the fire.

Copper Fire Pit

Hot summer days mean you need to keep lots of ice-cold drinks on hand, but a plastic cooler isn’t exactly festive. Dress up your drinks with this sleek, stainless steel beverage tub. A double-walled design keeps your sips cooler, longer, and it won’t create condensation, so you won’t have to worry about pesky rings on your wooden furniture.

Metal Beverage Tub

Next: Every outdoor party worth its salt needs mood lighting, and these elegant pineapple hurricane lanterns fit the bill. Can you picture these flickering atop your outdoor dining table? Oh, I can.

Pineapple Hurricane Lanterns

All you’ll need now is a few bright outdoor rugs and  some new outdoor furniture — and of course, our collection of outdoor entertaining tips. To enter for a random chance to win,  just leave a comment below. This month’s question is a fill-in-the-blank: I can’t have an outdoor party without _____.

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You may only comment once to be considered, and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited by law. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S., D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 years of age to win. All entries (comments) must be entered between 9:00 a.m. ET on June 1, 2012 and 12:00 p.m. ET on June 4, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $594.00. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.