One of the reasons that Gatsby has become so famous around New York is that he throws elaborate parties every weekend at his mansion, lavish spectacles to which people long to be invited. One day, Gatsby's chauffeur brings Nick an invitation to one of these parties.

How often does Jay Gatsby throw parties?

How often did Jay Gatsby hold parties at his mansion? Every weekend.

Why did Gatsby throw parties?

In The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby throws parties to fill a void in his past; to exercise his present power; and to impress the one woman he had ever loved, for whom he wasn't good enough. ... Jay Gatsby began life in humble circumstances, tried to improve his situation, met wealthy, pampered Daisy and fell in love.