Hosting an election night party? If not, you should … after all, the democratic process, no matter how divisive the race, is still a celebration of freedom and self determination, and is just as worthy of group conviviality as is the Super Bowl or Oscars.

But how do you ensure you have a star-spangled night as the returns come in? Command Post to the rescue! Host your friends, family … hell, even the opposition … with this Command Post Election 2004 Party Pack. And don’t forget to vote!

• Print a copy of Larry Rosin’s “What To Watch For On Election Night” and use it to inform your guests on how to get the most from the TV election coverage.

• Interested in a friendly wager? Download this TCP Election 2004 Party Pack Electoral College Tote Sheet. Print a copy for each guest and have them predict who will take each state before the first polls close at 7:00 p.m. EST. Place some stakes on the outcome; the person who correctly picks the most states wins. (This is also fun to play around the office and should make for good water cooler conversation Wednesday.)

• Come as your favorite candidate! Click here to download a full-color, printable George W. Bush mask (and click here to download his optional hat), or click here to download a full-color, printable John Kerry mask (and click here for his hat). (Masks courtesy Forbes.com).

• Gather the crowd around your PC and play this fantastic online election game at The Political Circus. Shooting candidates out of a cannon … there’s nothing better.

What to serve for dinner? If you’re having Republicans, we suggest:

• Cocktails: Texas Tea

• Appetizer: Colorado Potato Pancakes and Stuffed Jalapenos - West Texas Style.

• Salad: Iceberg lettuce salad with Senate Salad Dressing

• Entree: Texas barbecue and BBQ beans and Coors

• Dessert: Republican Pudding

And if you’re hosting Democrats:

• Cocktails: Carolina Dreams

• Appetizer: Oysters on the half shell and shrimp and corn patties.

• Soup: New England clam chowder

• Entree: A traditional New England clam bake with all the trimmings and Sam Adams

• Dessert: Chocolate Boston cream pie

Independent? Mix and match. Undecided? Pick with your eyes closed.

But most of all, have fun, and exercise your right to vote!