Mario Lopez knows how to throw a fiesta! The actor revealed the tequila was flowing when he and wife Courtney hosted a Jumanji-themed birthday bash for their kids Gia, 8, and Dominic, 5, on Sunday, September 9, in Los Angeles.
“We had a full bartender,” the Extra host, 44, exclusively told Us Weekly. “The thing about Mexican birthday parties for kids is they turn into adult parties real quick!”
For the jungle-inspired backyard celebration, Lopez and Courtney, 35, set up an obstacle course and brought in a very gentle python. “The snake was a big hit,” the Saved by the Bell alum raved to Us. “We were taking pictures with the snake. It was great to see my son not be afraid.” Other highlights: a face painting table and 10-year-old DJ Livia, who kept revelers on their feet. (She also performed at North West and Penelope Disick’s shindig in June.)
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“I loved seeing all the kids dancing with the music,” Lopez told Us.
All guests were treated to catering from Italian restaurant Buca di Beppo and sweets from a Coolhaus ice cream truck. And at the end of the day, everyone took home personalized gift bags courtesy of Mabel’s Labels.
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“It was so much fun,” gushed the actor, who added: “It’s going to take me a little while to recuperate.”
Lopez and his wife of five years are raising good humans. In lieu of gifts, the children asked that well-wishers donate to Jameson’s Army, a charity that raises funding for children and families affected by congenital heart defects.
With reporting by Emily Marcus.