Is it ok for an autistic person to like parties?

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There is nothing wrong with liking parties, or with not liking parties. Neither preference affects whether or not you are on the spectrum. A lot of people on the spectrum have issues with socializing, and/or sensory issues with sound and/or light, so they tend to avoid parties. I am one of them, but do occasionally attend family gatherings. I generally prefer to avoid even those, but I did have a good time the last time I was at one with my paternal grandmother (Nana). I was living with other relatives at the time, and wasn't ready to go to the gathering when they were, so I told them to go on ahead, and I would drive myself in my own car once I was ready. Later, when everyone else had to go home, I didn't have any other plans, and had my own car to go home in, so I was able to stay there and visit longer with Nana. I had not seen much of her over the years, so it seemed like a nice idea, and I did enjoy the visit. A month later Nana died, but I have the nice memories of that last visit with her, memories I would not have had if I had stayed home. I don't remember what we talked about, but I do remember the warm feelings.

Don't let others define you. If you feel like going to a party or other type of gathering, go ahead. If you feel like avoiding parties or other gatherings, that's okay, too.