Periodical Themes

50s Party Theme

A festive '50s party is simple with these ideas: 
Send out '50s theme decorations or get creative by giving out '50s music records or a CD with the information attached.

Party ideas include a '50s diner theme, drive in theme, or sock hop.  Decorate your party venue with a '50s backdrop, '50s cutouts, old records and a cardboard jukebox. Or, rent out a roller rink for your party. Plastic music note decorations and '50s theme Mylar balloons set the rock 'n roll vibe.

Whatever you choose, when it comes to the costumes, think "Grease."  Leather jackets with white t-shirts, bowling shirts, bobby socks, poodle or polka dotskirts, Pink Lady jackets, rock and roll sunglasses. The beehive hairstyle was a popular hair do in the '50s. Guests can also dress as '50s icons, like the lovely Marilyn Monroe.

Make your "nifty fifties" night a blast with a hula-hoop contest, a dance-off, or a bubble gum blowing contest.  An Elvis impersonator would drive the crowd wild and provide a ton of photo-ops.  Play "Grease," "I Love Lucy" or "Happy Days" on your TV or projector screen to add to the '50s nostalgia.

Get in the dancing mood with Fabian, Frankie Avalon, Dion, Bobby Darrin, The Platters, or Elvis playing in the background.

Festive food choices are burgers and fries, shakes, root-beer floats, sodas, apple pies and ice-cream sundaes. Serve these classic American treats on '50s theme plates, napkins, cups, which are available at party stores or online. Dress the tables in '50s theme table covers with music note confetti for added sparkle.

Mini hot rod toys, records, or '50s TV shows on DVD make perfect party favors for your '50s bash.