1960s Theme Party Ideas

Psychedelic Style

The attire worn in the 1960’s is known and loved and is even becoming popular again today. Have your guests wear groovy costumes from the decade to your bash! The 1960’s consisted mainly of hippies and the mod trend. If guests want to be flower children or hippies they can wear sandals, bell bottoms, tie-dye, peace sign necklaces, love beads, and headbands. Braids, long hair, and afros were the hairstyles for hippies. If the invitees want to go with the mod look then they should wear go go boots, miniskirts, and skinny ties. Encourage your guests to go all out with their wardrobes by putting in the invitations that there will be a costume contest!

Peace, Love, and Tie Dye

The decor of the 1960’s was all about bright colors that were all the colors of the rainbow. Transform your room into a 60’s party pad with some key decorations of the era. To begin, set the mood with incense burning, candles lit, and colored light bulbs. Next, deck out the room with smiley faces, lava lamps, peace signs, anything tie dyed, and posters of iconic stars of that time like The Beatles. To add to the relaxed feel the 1960’s was know for, have bright colored bean bag chair around the room and beaded curtains on the doors. Daisies were popular during that time too, so add them in your center pieces or around the room in bright vases. If you have an outdoor space put up tents and have your very own Woodstock!

Far out Fun

The 1960’s was an era known for having a wild and crazy time! Make sure you have awesome 1960’s era entertainment that lives up to their standards. This was a time when rock and roll ruled and people loved to dance all day and all night long. Get your guests grooving by hiring a Beatles Tribute Band, a Beach Boys Tribute Band, a Blues Brothers Tribute Band, a classic rock band, a funk band, party band, Rolling Stones Tribute Band, any other tribute band of the 60’s, or a motown group. An event DJ or a karaoke DJ is also great way to get your guests dancing and having a ball. Bring your favorite boys from the 1960’s to the party with a Jimmy Buffett tribute artist, Elvis impersonator, Austin Powers impersonator, Bob Hope impersonator, Rod Stewart impersonator, or a Roy Orbison tribute artist. When your guests need a break from dancing have some fun activities awaiting them. Tie Dye was all the rage during this time so let your guests tie dye their own shirts or headbands and give them to them as a party favor. Also, body art was popular in the 60’s so so hire a face painter or a temporary tattoo artist. Playing 1960’s trivia and playing name that tune with songs of the 60’s is a party favorite also. Finally, don’t forget to announce the winners of the best dressed contest!

Menu for the Movers and Groovers

With all that fun and dancing your guests will be craving some food and refreshments! The 60’s were full of vegetarians and lots of fondue so serve fresh veggies with dip and an array of fondue mixes. Dessert items should be fun and colorful to keep the party vibe going. Ice your cake, cookies, and cupcakes with loud colors and top them with daisies, peace signs, and smiley faces. Have candy jars with scoops in them so people can fill small tie dye or bright colored bags you supply them with. Use candy from that era like lemon heads, laffy taffy, pop, rocks, and razzles to make it even more fun. If you want to put your cooking cares aside, hire a caterer to bring the dishes you want served at your party. For drinks, serve colorful martinis and kool-aid along with your normal selection of party drinks. Hire a bartender to make delicious drinks that your party goers will love.

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