Party Items From the '60s

Decorate your 1960s party with authenticity.

When throwing a 1960s theme party, get it off to a groovy start with all the essentials. The '60s are remembered as one of the more colorful decades. Put on the miniskirts, hang up giant flower decorations, play some of your favorite hippie-inspired tunes on the stereo and get your friends together for a night to remember.

Beaded Curtain

A '60s party is not complete without a beaded curtain.

Hang a beaded curtain from the doorway and transport guests to the psychedelic era of the 1960s. Beaded curtains can be hung from windows and doorways to spruce up any decor. Use beads decorated with popular symbols from this decade, such as happy faces, flower power and peace signs.

Lava Lamp

Lava lamps are a 1960s staple.

Set the lighting using lava lamps. The mesmerizing effects will be sure to bring smiles to guests' faces. Purchase and distribute several around the party area, or use just one as a centerpiece.

Tie Dye

Tie-dyed clothing is essential for a '60s theme party.

Use a tie-dyed tablecloth and napkins. Plan ahead and tie-dye sheets that you can hang up on the walls for decoration. Wear a tie-dyed T-shirt and encourage guests to dress similarly. The psychedelic colors will add an air of excitement and bring out the true hippie for your '60s party.

Burning Incense

Light incense to set the appropriate mood.

Light incense to create a '60s ambiance. Choose scents such as patchouli, musk or sandalwood to create an authentic party aroma. Purchase incense in coils, powder form, cored or solid sticks.

Bean Bag Chairs

Enjoy the comfort of a bean bag chair.

Your guests will want comfortable seating, so imagine their excitement when they plop down in bean bag chairs. Purchase or rent bean bag chairs in purple or other psychedelic colors match the colorful decade. Decorate with bean bag chairs made for two people as a tribute to the decade of love.

References

• Kids Party Fun: The Groovy '60s
• Amazing Party Themes: Sixties Themed Party