Party City abruptly closes down, inspiring a flood of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' memes on social media. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Logo The party is ending too soon for some after Party City abruptly ...

Party City was once unmatched in its vast selection of affordable celebration goods. But over the years, competition stacked up at Walmart, Target, Spirit Halloween, and especially Amazon.

LAist logo. Local and national news, NPR, things to do, food recommendations and guides to Los Angeles, ... Steve Mandell launched Party City in 1986 as a single store in New Jersey.