What modern pre-birth party reveals whether a baby is expected to be a boy or girl?

A gender reveal party is a modern pre-birth party organized to announce whether a baby is expected to be a boy or girl.

The result is commonly revealed through a cake, cupcakes, balloons, confetti, smoke, or another color-coded presentation. In many countries, the information comes from prenatal testing or an ultrasound and is given to a baker or trusted friend who prepares the surprise.

The term is widely used, but it describes an announcement about expected sex rather than a determination of the child’s future gender identity. Some families therefore prefer phrases such as “sex reveal” or avoid the format altogether.

A gender reveal party is not the same as a baby shower. A baby shower centers on celebrating the pregnancy and giving practical gifts, while a reveal party centers on announcing prenatal information.