Progressive Party Formerly Party Times, was purchased by Max Publishing in August 2005. Progressive Party, published six times a year, covers all aspects of the fast growing party and celebration markets, including product areas such as balloons, fancy dress and party games and novelties. Distributed to party shops, balloon decorators, greeting card and gift shops, department stores, multiples and wholesalers, Progressive Party has, in a very short period of time, become the central focus of the industry it serves.