21st Birthday Party Themes

Twenty-first birthday parties are special occasions that mark the day when men and women in the United States are old enough to consume alcohol and gamble. Although they are considered adults on their 18th birthdays, the 21st is when they receive all the rights and privileges of adults. So, kick off your 21st birthday with a creative party theme.

Martini Mania

Ladies, invite your friends out on your birthday for "Martini Mania." Head to a happy hour in your city that has specials on martinis, or find a bar that has discounts on martinis the night of your birthday. Send out an Evite decorated with martini glasses, and call it "A Night Out on the Town: Martini Mania." Create gift bags for guests with martini glasses filled with candy. Throw in a minibottle of liquor and emblazon the martini glass with "(Your Name)'s 21st Martini Mania Bash!"

Sushi and Sake

Kick off your birthday with a "Sushi and Sake Party." Try to select a restaurant that has a happy hour or nightly specials on sushi and sake, and make reservations at least a week ahead of time if you plan to have a large number of attendees. Fill up the table with sushi and sake, and drink a couple of sake bombs with friends.

21 Bottle of Beer

Invite your friends to a "21 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" party. This is a play on the song "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall." Head to a beer pub during their happy hour, or select a bar that has a variety of beers on tap and nightly beer specials. Chug beers and ring in your 21st birthday with a beer drinking game, such as beer pong, in which players throw ping-pong balls into cups of beer and drink from the cups.

Bottles and Models

For an extravagant twist on the typical 21st birthday party, throw a "Bottles and Models" party at the hottest night club in your town. This is the ultimate boys night out. Book a VIP table at the club, purchase several bottles of your favorite liquor at the club, and party with the hottest ladies in the city. Before the party, send out a glitzy invitation.

Casino Night

Throw a "Casino Night" party and celebrate your freedom to gamble. If there's a casino in your town, grab a group of friends and head there for some gambling. Afterward, hit a nearby club, or dance the night away if there's a club in the casino. If there isn't a casino in your town, create your own Casino Night. Rent a party space and bring in slot machines, blackjack and craps tables and roulette wheels. Then, set up an open bar.

Movie Star Bash

On your 21st birthday, you are the star of the show. Celebrate with your own "Movie Star Bash." Send invitations with your name emblazoned on a star modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Then, roll out the red carpet, hop into a limo and hit a night club in your city. Make sure to reserve a VIP table for you and your friends. And because you are a star for the night, don't skimp on your appearance. Pick up a special outfit, get your hair done and don't forget to dodge the paparazzi.