New Year's Theme Party Ideas

New Year's Eve celebrations range from quiet evenings at home to a night out at the hottest clubs. Theme parties offer a balance of these two extremes, providing an entertaining option with friends at home. Many themes lends themselves naturally to entertainment ideas, simplifying the planning process. Incorporating the theme from the invitations to the decorations results in a festive event for all of the guests.

Costume Party

New Year's Eve lends itself well to hosting a costume party or masquerade ball. A simple mask with the party details written on it makes a customized invitation for the party. The invitation should clearly state that guests should wear a costume to ensure that no one misses out on the opportunity. The decoration options for a costume party are varied and may include balloons, streamers and general New Year's Eve party decor. Music and dancing provide entertainment for the guests. A costume contest also inspires the guests to put a creative touch on their outfits.

Game Night

A game night remains a classic activity that can accommodate both adults and children. A variety of board games and video games provide entertainment for all tastes. Dividing the house into zones, with different games set up in each zone, allows guests to spread out and mingle. Additional group games, such as charades or Pictionary, allows all guests to participate in one game. Foods such as pizza, appetizers and snacks work well for the game night party, as they allow the guests to munch between games. Posters representing different board games add decorations to the walls for the party.

Around the World

Most New Year's Eve parties don't start until late evening. An around the world theme allows the party to start earlier in the day, with a celebration each time a new time zone reaches midnight. A world map displayed in the party room allows guests to track the current celebration. Adding a pin in each time zone as it reaches midnight adds an interactive element to the party. A menu with food from around the world emphasizes the theme of the party. Decorations may include globes and items from different parts of the world.

Fortune Teller

A fortune telling party capitalizes on the New Year's concept of looking to the future. Tarot cards serve as theme-related invitations for the New Year's Eve party. A sticker attached to the back of the card provides the details of the party. For a fun twist, guests can dress as gypsies or fortune tellers. Posters displaying astrological signs, tarot cards and other related fortune telling items provide a decorative element for the walls. Candlelight, pillows on the floor and bead curtains in the doorways add to the mystique of the event. A fortune teller who either reads palms or uses a crystal ball provides entertainment for the guests. Other entertainment options include magic eight balls, tarot cards, horoscope readings and numerology readings.

Casino Night

A Vegas-style casino setting provides an entertaining option for New Year's Eve. Poker chips or playing cards work well as invitations to the party. Rented casino games and poker tables provide entertainment for the entire evening. A hired magician or comedian serves as another form of entertainment for the event. Another option is to set up a room as a dance club. A Vegas-style buffet is a fitting option for the food at the party. Decorations with lots of glitter and sparkle help set the tone for this New Year's Eve party.

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• Fun Theme Party Ideas