| Everyone remembers this era fondly, and even if you | | | | Hula hoops were all the rage, and you could have a |
| are not a product of that era, you can enjoy a 50s | | | | hula contest, where the winner earns a prize. 50s trivia |
| theme party! Your 50s theme party may be based on | | | | games are always fun, or you could have Name that |
| a 50s sock hop, or a 50s costume party. Dances like | | | | song games where you played snippets of songs |
| the twist, and the jitterbug were all the rage, and if you | | | | commonly heard on the oldies stations. There are two |
| are not old enough to remember, no worries! Just take | | | | variations of this game. You may either play music |
| a look at such popular movies as Grease, American | | | | from movies, themes from television, commercials, etc. |
| Graffiti, or for an original, try Westside Story, for | | | | to be matched with their titles, or play short pieces to |
| inspiration! | | | | be completed by listeners. This can fit in nicely with |
| Menus are simple. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and French | | | | dance contests or Karaoke competitions. |
| fries were the haute cuisine for the day! You could | | | | Clothing such as saddle shoes, poodle skirts, straight |
| even consider renting a vintage movie theater for the | | | | legged jeans with the legs rolled up, penny loafers, |
| day! Serve orange soda, purple cows (grape soda | | | | cardigans, or beatnik dress should have everyone |
| mixed with Milk), and vintage style bags of hot, | | | | dressed and ready to rock the night away 50s theme |
| buttered popcorn. Show old, vintage movies or | | | | style. Top it off with tunes from Elvis, The Platters, |
| remakes for an evening everyone is sure to | | | | Little Richard, or The Platters will round out the night |
| remember and enjoy! | | | | nicely and tie into the 50s theme you have planned! |