How to Host a 1930s Gangster-Themed Party
While we remember the 1930s for the Depression, we also think of gangster movies, the gangster lifestyle and gangster parties. Throwing a 1930s gangster-themed party is a fun way to pay tribute to this changing time and add a bit of spice to your next get-together. Use these steps to learn more about the 1930s and how to host a 1930s gangster-themed party. Does this Spark an idea?
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Research 1930s gangster life and times. You will need to know a little about the time to incorporate some truths into your party theme. Look at the dress during the 1930s and require costumes of your guests, check out the favorite foods at the time and research what the inside of a speakeasy looked like for the party decor.
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Think of original decorations. Copy and blow up pictures from 1930s newspapers that depicted gangsters or their lives. This can be old movie posters, such as "The Public Enemy" and "Scarface," enlarged newspaper photos or other pictures available during that time.
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Make it a costume party. Encouraging costumes is one of the easiest ways to pull together a themed party. It takes some of the work off you, since the party-goers will be handling their own costumes, and it really works in bringing the whole theme together. The 1930s were full of skirts and bold stripes. The men were in pin-striped suits and sharp hats.
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Serve the favorite foods and cocktails of the time. Peach Bellinis were all the rage, as were sweet treats. Sugar prices were low during the Depression, which led to more baking.
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Find music of the 1930s to add to the mood. Think the Fox trot, Dixieland, big band and swing. There is plenty of 1930s music available in many forms, from the original LPs to current music downloads. Check out online music sites for a listing of great CDs, or visit your local music store and ask for music from the 1930s.
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