Let's Party RI

What Let's Party RI does

Let's Party RI is a family-owned party rental company founded in 2000 by Russell Scharf and based in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The company rents physical event equipment - including bounce houses, water slides, tents, tables, chairs, linens, concession machines, balloon decor, lighting, flooring, audio/video gear, and carnival games - alongside booking live entertainers such as face painters, magicians, character visits, balloon twisters, and 360-degree photo booth operators. Its core technology is the rental inventory and the logistics system that supports 24/7 phone-based reservations, a self-service 24-hour pickup locker, and professional delivery with setup across Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut. Second-generation family members Jacob Scharf (VP, Rental and Delivery) and Lexi Scharf (Owner, Balloons and Decor) have joined the operation, indicating succession continuity.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, transaction-based rental model with unit pricing per item or per package (e.g., $480 for a 35-guest canopy tent package, $189 for a standard bounce house, $11 for a three-balloon bouquet, $400 for a 360 photo booth) rather than subscriptions or recurring contracts. Revenue is generated entirely from one-time per-event rentals, with optional add-on services and a flexible cancellation policy that converts deposits into store credit. Customer acquisition relies primarily on the company website, a Facebook page, and word-of-mouth, with phone and email as the dominant reservation channels. No mobile app, public API, or proprietary software platform exists.

The customer base spans four principal segments: (1) individuals hosting home parties and personal celebrations (primary segment), (2) corporate clients running picnics, holiday parties, and team-building events (primary segment), (3) schools hosting carnivals and graduations (primary segment), and (4) weddings and receptions requiring decor, formal seating, and dance floors (primary segment). Operational hours are 24/7 by phone, with in-person showroom visits by appointment at the Cumberland headquarters. The company holds no disclosed patents, certifications, regulatory licenses, or external funding, and reports no institutional investors, making it a private, self-funded lifestyle-scale enterprise.

Name

Let's Party RI

Legal name

Let's Party RI

Website

https://letspartyri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Let's Party RI is a family-owned, direct-to-consumer party rental company based in Cumberland, Rhode Island, renting inflatables, tents, tables, balloons, concessions, and entertainment services to consumers, schools, corporate clients, and weddings across Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Party and Event Equipment Rentals

NAICS

All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment (HSACACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL)

Keywords

• Party equipment rentals
• Event rentals
• Bounce house rentals
• Balloon decorations
• Tent rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Cumberland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: One-time rental of party equipment including tents, tables, chairs, inflatables, bounce houses, water slides, concession machines, games, lighting, flooring, audio/video equipment, catering equipment, and heating/cooling units. Customers pay per rental period with pickup or delivery options.
2. Balloon Decorations: Balloon bouquets, archways, sculptures, walls, and themed packages for events. Includes delivery and pickup options. Prices vary by complexity and customization.
3. Entertainment Services: Hire entertainers including character visits, face painters, balloon twisters, magicians, clowns, party mixers, and 360 photo booth operators. Priced per hour or event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Let's Party RI is a family-owned party rental business that rents physical event equipment — tents, inflatables/bounce houses, balloons, tables, chairs, linen, lighting, flooring, audio/video, catering equipment, heating/cooling, concession machines, games, interactive attractions, and live entertainers — to customers hosting events across Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut. Customers reserve by phone (24/7), email, or in-person appointment, and receive equipment either through a 24-hour self-service pickup system or via professional delivery and setup with location-based fees.

Product overview

Let's Party RI is a family-owned party rental company (est. 2000) offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical rental equipment and services for events throughout Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut. The core offering spans eight main categories: (1) Tents for events ranging from 10x20 to 30x45 feet with capacity up to 150 guests; (2) Inflatables/Bounce Houses including Jr. units, Standard bounces, Combos, Princess/Sports themes, and Water Options with slides; (3) Balloons with decorative options from simple bouquets to elaborate archways, walls, and themed packages; (4) Event Rental Equipment including tables, chairs, linen, lighting, flooring, and audio/video; (5) Concession Equipment for food service (cotton candy, popcorn, snowcone, hot dogs, grills); (6) Games ranging from $25 lawn games to $350+ carnival attractions; (7) Interactive Rentals including mechanical bull, zip lines, obstacle courses, and climbing walls; and (8) Entertainers providing live entertainment (face painters, magicians, characters, photo booths, synthetic ice rinks). The company operates 24/7 for customer convenience with professional delivery, setup, and pickup services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tents Rental tents including canopy tents (for grass/soft surfaces) and free-standing frame tents (for cement or grass), available in sizes from 10x20 to 30x45 feet with seating for 30-150 guests. Sold as discrete packages with optional setup services.
• Inflatables (Bounce Houses, Water Slides, and Discount Packages) Rental inflatable bounce houses and water slides for events, including Jr. Bounce Houses, Standard Bounce, Combo units with slides, themed units (Princess/Sports), and water-themed options (Rainbow Double Combos, Mega Tropical Combos, Wave Waterslides, Slip N Slides, 64ft Splash Down Slides). Also sold as discount packages bundling inflatables with tables and chairs.
• Balloon Decorations and Themed Packages Rental/sale balloon decorations including latex bouquets (3, 6, or 9 balloons), archways (String of Pearls, Organic Arch, Spiral Arch, Drive Thru Arch), sculptures, walls, marquee garlands, and themed packages (Tent Decor, Quarter Arch, Basic Spiral Arch, Deluxe Archway, Statement Arch, Dancefloor, Balloon Wall). Available with delivery and pickup.
• Event Rental Equipment (Tables, Chairs, Linen, Lighting, Flooring, Audio/Video, Catering, Heating/Cooling) Rental event equipment covering tables, chairs, linen, lighting (bistro, uplighting, spotlights), flooring (dance floors and staging), audio/video equipment, catering supplies, and heating/cooling units. Used to set up weddings, corporate events, and private parties alongside tents and inflatables.
• Concession Equipment Rentals Rental concession machines and food service equipment including cotton candy machines, snowcone machines, popcorn machines, hot dog steamers and carts, slushie/Fruji machines, grills, pretzel warmers, coffee urns, and coolers. Used by event hosts for parties, school carnivals, and corporate functions.
• Games and Interactive Rentals Rental party and carnival games, interactive inflatables, and large-scale attractions such as dunk tanks, air hockey, velcro walls, mechanical bulls, zip lines, bungee basketball, jousting, soccer darts, obstacle courses, climbing walls, and arcade games. Used for school carnivals, field days, corporate events, and backyard parties.
• Live Entertainer Services Bookable live entertainment services for events including character visits, face painters, glitter and airbrush tattoo artists, balloon twisters, magicians, clowns, party mixers, concession attendants, 360 photo booth operators, and synthetic ice rink setups. Priced per hour or per event.
• Miscellaneous Equipment (360 Photo Booth, Fogging, Fun Cash Cube) Standalone rental add-ons including single-day fogging service, a 360-degree photo booth with attendant, and a fun cash cube attraction. Used to enhance the experience at parties, corporate events, and school functions.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Bounce Around Rentals: Specialized inflatable and bounce house rental operator serving family events and school functions, narrower catalog than Let's Party RI but directly competing for the bounce house segment.
• Balloonatics: Balloon décor specialist offering arches, walls, sculptures, and themed packages for weddings and events — comparable to the balloon decoration segment that Lexi Scharf leads at Let's Party RI.

Regional players

• New England Party Rentals: Party equipment rental company serving weddings, corporate, and private events across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut with comparable tent, table, chair, and linen offerings in overlapping service areas.

Direct peers

• Big 4 Party Rentals: Regional event rental company offering tents, inflatables, tables, chairs, linens, and concession equipment for weddings, corporate events, and private parties — directly comparable product mix and customer segments to Let's Party RI.
• Party Rental Ltd. Tents, tables, chairs, linens, and event décor rental provider serving private and corporate events in the U.S. Northeast, with the same one-stop-shop positioning and similar pricing tier structure.
• Celebrate! Events & Rentals: Regional event rental and décor company bundling tents, tables, chairs, lighting, and balloon décor for weddings and corporate events, similar customer profile and bundle-driven GTM.
• Taylor Rental Center: Regional party and equipment rental franchise operating across New England and the broader U.S. with comparable tents, tables, chairs, and event equipment offerings to both consumer and small-business event customers.
• Classic Tent & Party Rentals: Tent and party equipment rental company operating in southern New England with comparable product mix (tents, tables, chairs, inflatables) and overlapping service geography to Let's Party RI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LetsPartyRI

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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