Any CREATIVE ideas for a 50s theme party?

Question

I will be having a 1950's theme party in a rental hall for my 24th birthday. I will of course play 50's music, have records and other 50's decor, and provide milkshakes and soda pop. Any unique suggestions to make it even better?

Answer 1

I helped my aunt throw one awhile ago and we rented a jukbox....that was a real show stopper at the party...give out bandannas to spice up somepeoples coustumes....

Answer 2

We had a blast at my sister's 50th birthday. Here are a few ideas I hope can spark some ideas for your party...

50's style dance contest

Bubble gum blowing contest

Limbo

Name that 50's tune

Photo collage of birthday person

Have fun!

Answer 3

costume contest ... jitterbug contest ... hula hoop contest ... the Twist contest ....  Have a DJ, and model the party after "American Bandstand" ... or recreate Arnold's Diner on "Happy Days"......

Answer 4

find some cardboard cut outs of 50s celebrities to have up in the room- guests can even take pictures with them! find a book (they have them on eBay) about a certain year in the 50s- they tell what was hot then, how much stuff cost and news form that year- you can get more ideas from that and also leave it out at the party for guests to look through.

Answer 5

Elvis music and maybe a disco ball... visit iparty or something. Maybe those poodle skirts

Answer 6

for all the boys you can wear your shorts up really high