Need to come up with a fun theme for your teenager's upcoming party? Then consider a trip back to those psychedelic sixties. A retro theme party is perfect for older kids who have outgrown clowns and pony rides. Just put on some bell-bottoms, a tie-dye shirt, and flash a peace sign, and you're halfway there. Follow these steps to start planning a retro sixties party for them.
Instructions
1. Cut round invitations out of construction paper and put a picture of a peace sign on the front. Add phrases like "Make Love Not War" and "Give Peace a Chance" and ask guests to dress in sixties style clothing.
2. Cut an old white cotton sheet into strips long enough to tie around your head and wear as a headband. Tie-dye enough to have one for each guest and give them one to wear along with a mood ring as they arrive.
3. Decorate the room in bright neon colors using crepe streamers and colored light bulbs. Hang beaded curtains in the doorways and smiley faces and peace signs on the walls. Cover tables in tie-dyed material and place sixties era toys on them as party favors. Use slinkies, miniature Volkswagen beetles, smiley face key chains, friendship bracelets and trolls.
4. Demonstrate some sixties dance moves like the watusi, the twist and the pony. Then crank up some sixties tunes and hold a dance contest to see who can master one of these crazy dances the best. If the kids don't want to dance, set up a staging area and let them play air guitar to some British invasion band music.
5. Serve snacks and beverages using disposable tie-dyed tableware available at most party stores. The hippie movement sparked the health food craze so serve some granola mixed with nuts and raisins. To celebrate the popularity of the fondue pot, whip up a chocolate fondue and dip strawberries, marshmallows and pretzels.
6. Take lots of pictures of your guests in their sixties garb flashing peace signs. Send a thank you card to all your guests and include a picture or two so everyone will have a great party memory.
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