Travel back to a rockin’ era with a fun Fifties party!
The host should transform his/her party area into the likeness of a fifties diner, complete with a jukebox (either a real one that as an added bonus plays actual records, or a handmade paper mache facsimile). As an added accent they could post stick on wall appliqués of symbols that represent this time. These could include guitars, sunglasses, pink convertibles, musical notes and leather jackets.
In this makeshift diner, ‘waiters’ and ‘waitresses’ in roller skates and homemade paper car hop hats can serve treats typically sold at a fifties diner or drive in. These could include hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes and malts, all homemade.
Guests could come dressed in their favorite fifties fashions, ranging from leather jackets to saddle shoes, handmade swirly skirts to scarves, letterman’s jackets to sunglasses.
Music should be a central focus of any Fifties celebration. Whether grooving to the soulful sounds of Nat King Cole’s “Unforgettable” or “Ruby Baby” by the Drifters, or dancing the night away to “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and His Comets or “I’m Walkin’” by Fats Domino, guests can lose themselves in the smooth, melodic sounds of this classic era. And it wouldn’t be a Fifties party without the King; the host should play a medley of Elvis songs, ranging from “Jailhouse Rock” to “Hound Dog.”
For further entertainment, the host could screen famous fifties movies, like “Rebel Without a Cause” and any Elvis film, or films and TV shows set in the fifties, like “Happy Days” and the immortal “Grease.” The host even could stage a “Grease” sing-along in the privacy of his/her living room, out of the earshot of neighbors.:)
Transport guests to a kinder, gentler time with a rockin’ Fifties party. Ayyyyyy!!!
Instantly print these free Fifties themed name cards for the
table or use them to label the buffet table foods. There are 6-up
on the page. It's a cute added touch to complete your
Fifties party theme. Mix and match the table cards with a complementary
theme such as using the Slumber
name cards. This is a simple elegant touch to the most casual
parties. These themed cards can also be used at the party to draw
names for teams and general table assignments. For example for a
larger event, the first set of names drawn sits at table one, etc.
The cards can contain one name or a couples name.
Also,
enjoy some free themed Fifties
party
games. Have fun
along with the guests at the Fifties party!
Fifties Party Planning
Fifties Party Supplies
Fifties Parties
Fifties Printable Games
Free Theme Fifties Name Cards
Slumber Party Planning
Slumber Party Supplies
Slumber Parties
Slumber Printable Games
Free Theme Slumber Name Cards
