Roaring '20s Theme Party Ideas
Flappers, speakeasies, Prohibition and the Charleston are part of the "Roaring '20s." It was a carefree age until the decade ended with the stock-market crash of '29. People associate this era with fun, which makes the Roaring '20s a popular party theme. Does this Spark an idea?
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Dance Party
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Have a Roaring '20s dance party. The Charleston, foxtrot and the jitterbug were among the favorite dances of the '20s. If you want an authentic party, have female guests come dressed as flappers and ask the men to wear tweed suits and two-tone Oxford shoes or to dress like gangsters or mafia men that were popular during the time.
Speakeasy Party
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Design the venue as a speakeasy from the Prohibition days, complete with a back-room casino and a tough-looking guy named Vinnie floating the room (for that "gangster" effect). You can even supply a secret password on the invitation that guests have to provide before being permitted entrance into the speakeasy.
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Murder Mystery Dinner Party
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A murder mystery can be coupled with a '20s theme. For added fun, assign a character to each party guest and have them dress their parts. You can purchase mystery games at novelty game stores or online. You can also script your own murder mystery.
Silent Movies Party
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Silent films were the entertainment wave of the '20s. Ask guests to dress up as well-known silent films stars like Charlie Chaplin or Mary Pickford. Have a silent film marathon and watch movies from the era. Then play charades with silent movies of the '20s as the theme.
'20s Fashion and Talent Party
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A '20s-themed fashion show and talent party is another great idea. Have guests dress in '20s-era fashion and vote for the best-dressed. For talent, you can simulate a silent movie or make up one of your own.
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