Toga parties have become an iconic gathering in popular culture and a staple college party theme used by fraternities and sororities in the United States. They offer a chance to be creative, let loose, and embrace ancient Greek vibes. However, planning the ultimate toga bash takes more than just wrapping yourself in a sheet. We’ve made a list of the essential toga party ideas to create a party worthy of a Greek god and goddess!
Toga Party Attire
Encourage all of your guests to dress in their best impressions of ancient Greek and Roman attire. A toga is obviously necessary, but you can also get creative with accessories fit for Mount Olympus.
🧵 Craft your toga
The toga itself typically consists of draped bed sheets creatively fashioned into an ancient-inspired outfit, but feel free to add some unique style and flair. While an all-white toga is classic, you can also use some color!
⏯️ Confused about how to tie a sheet into a toga? This YouTube video can help!
🪙 Style your outfit
You don’t have to think too much about what to wear to a toga party. However, you can take your attire to the next level with clever Greek and Roman-inspired accessories. Or, dress up like a Greek Goddess or God!
Toga Party Decor
Decorate with elements inspired by ancient Greece, such as columns, vines, and flickering torches, to create a Grecian-inspired ambiance that transports guests to Mount Olympus.
🏛️ Fill your space with columns
Make your own large-scale columns or use a themed background to make the space feel as much like ancient Greece as possible.
🏺 Create the ambiance
Establish a luxurious Grecian vibe with fake torches, vines, and olive branches to evoke the rustic charm of a Mediterranean paradise.
Toga Party Entertainment
Although Grecian-inspired games and drinking contests are entertaining in their own right, it’s best to have multiple forms of entertainment for your guests.
🎉 Engage your party guests
Keep the toga-themed party alive with a DJ or party band. Or, set up a movie screen and show the classic toga party film Animal House!
📸 Create a photo op
At a costume party, you have to provide an opportunity for a fun photo. Set up a photo booth with props and ancient Roman or Greek backdrops.
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Toga Party Menu
Make your guests feel welcome and comfortable by providing simple foods and tasty drinks inspired by the flavors of Greece.
🍇 Immerse your tastebuds
The right food can create an immersive experience. Greek quesadillas, meatballs, and mini-donuts (Loukoumades) are all great options full of rich flavors.
🍹 Offer refreshing drinks
You may plan on providing alcohol at your frat or sorority toga party, but you can accommodate all preferences with delightful mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks that will add to the Greek atmosphere, such as Iced Malotira or Greek-style Lemonade.
Impress your fellow college students with an immersive toga party of mythological proportions. With these toga party ideas, your guests will leave with a smile on their faces and plenty of unforgettable memories! 😁🎉
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Matt Holland is a Customer Happiness Agent at GigSalad. With 10+ years of experience performing as a jazz drummer, he has gained insights into the life of a gigging musician as well as what makes an event go off without a hitch. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, cooking, and watching the newest TV shows with his wife.