Throw a Woodstock-themed party for the flower child turning 60.
Many people celebrating their 60th birthday plan elaborate events to commemorate the occasion. The milestone birthday represents the beginning of retirement for some people, and it deserves to be recognized. Rather than throwing a boring, sentimental "This is Your Life" party, plan an exciting party to kick off the beginning of your second childhood. Does this Spark an idea?
Coming of Age Theme
If you are planning a large celebration with a long guest list, consider planning a coming of age party. People turning 60 can actually choose from two monumental decades -- the Rockin' 50s or the Hippie 60s. Choose a theme based on particular likes and dislikes, particularly the type of costume to dress up in. The 50s party should feature a jukebox with favorite songs from artists such as Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley. Decorations might include classic car photos and cutouts, guitars and 50s diner colors of pink, white, silver and black. Ask guests to dress in old lettermen's jackets, poodle skirts and bobby socks.
For birthday men and women who remember the 1960s with a sense of nostalgia, throw a hippie-theme birthday party. Decorate the party area with peace signs, daisies and psychedelic colors. Play music from Woodstock artists and ask guests to dress in tie-dye and John Lennon-type colored glasses.
Pop Culture Theme
The guest of honor's favorite childhood or teenage show or band can also be a party theme, for example, a Star Trek-themed party. Decorate with shiny hanging stars, twinkling lights and silver and black streamers. Use a projector to broadcast past episodes on one of the walls. Ask guests to come dressed as a favorite character from the famous program.
If the guest of honor loves the Beatles, throw a Beatles-themed party. This type of event may feature a Beatles cover band or even have a karaoke machine set up for guests to sing their favorite tunes. Ask guests to come dressed in their favorite Beatles-era look.
Six Parties Theme
This party theme actually comprises six separate celebrations -- one for each decade of life -- and is ideal for birthday gals who have many circles of friends. This way, the guest of honor gets to share her birthday with all her different groups of friends and family, and the festivities are drawn out over a week or so. For example, her grandchildren may treat her to an evening bowling party, while her friends from church honor her at a brunch. Her garden club members can plan a formal garden tea party for her, and her co-workers may organize a happy hour event. Neighbors can organize a block party barbecue in her honor, and her children can plan a large dinner party for her at her favorite restaurant.
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