What Is 'Doug's Winter Party' And When Does It Happen? The Wholesome Viral Video Explained

A heartwarming wholesome video is going viral across social media lately, and it has everyone wanting an invitation to "Doug's winter party."

The video shows an elderly man dolling out hand-made invitations to his celebration of winter party to his neighbors, and it's turned Doug into an internet legend.

But what exactly is Doug's winter party, when does it happen and can you attend it yourself? Here's what you need to know about the biggest event of the year — at least according to some on the internet.

@meeesher Our cute little neighbor inviting us to a party at his house🥹Reposted with any information blurred out for safety reasons! #neighbors #cryingintheclub #neighborhoodparty #bestneighborhood #friendlyneighbor #oldneighbor #oldpeople #invitation #neighborhood #lovemyneighbors ♬ original sound – Meeesher

What Is Doug's Winter Party?

In mid-January 2025, TikToker @meeesher posted a now-viral video showing Ring doorbell camera footage of her 85-year-old neighbor Doug delivering an invitation to her door. The handwritten invitation shares the details of Doug's "celebration of winter" party, taking place on February 15th, 2025. It proudly advertises that the party goes from "4pm until the cops show up."

Viewers quickly fell in love with the video and wanted to learn more about Doug and his party. The TikToker posted several more videos about it, including one in which she shows off the invitation and another where she visits Doug and confirms she'll go to his party.

Then, Doug's daughter posted some videos showing photos of him as a younger man, explaining that Doug is a widower who has thrown some crazy parties in the past.

@meeesher Replying to @Hannah Collier here he is😭 it gets cut off but he’s so sweet! #neighbors #cryingintheclub #neighborhoodparty #bestneighborhood #invitation #oldneighbor ♬ original sound – Meeesher

How Is Social Media Reacting to Doug's Winter Party?

Many people wanted to know how they could attend Doug's party, although his daughter made it clear that it was invite-only. However, that hasn't stopped people from finding ways to celebrate the winter with Doug. Across social media, people are planning their own parties in Doug's honor on the same date of February 15th, 2025.

Others are sharing the video to spread the word and making memes referencing Doug's winter party. In one meme, a couple dresses as the cops on the way to break the event up. In another, a man at the airport shows off his outfit and claims he's on the way to the party.

Clearly, Doug's winter party has become the hottest event of the year so far and one of the most wholesome videos in recent memory.

@emackey44 #dougswinterparty ♬ original sound – E mackey

@danfoil Headed to Doug’s Winter party! Can’t wait! @Heather Foil #dancingcowboy #dougswinterparty #dougswinterparty2025 #dougsparty #fyp ♬ original sound – Dan Foil

@cino_the_pup @Meeesher #dougswinterparty #winterparty #party #doug #shihtzu #police #fyp #fypシ #foryoupage #dogmom ♬ Ready or Not – Fugees

@packmentality Sorry Doug. We’re all going. 😂 #dougswinterparty #feb15 #cute ♬ son original – Le Fab

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For the full history of Doug's Winter Party, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.