Back to the Future Party Ideas
Are you a huge fan of Marty McFly, Doc Brown, and everything else "Back to the Future"? Then throw a "Back to the Future" theme party. One of the most popular sci-fi movies of the 1980s, "Back to the Future" features silliness and fun galore, set in both the '80s and '50s. Read on to learn more about "Back to the Future" party ideas.
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Dress the Part
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Think retro. In your invitation, tell guests to pick one character and dress accordingly. Dressing the part helps set the scene for a great party. For the 80's, find some parachute pants, off-the-shoulder sweatshirts, and neon tees. Acid-wash jeans and leg warmers work as well. Or look for a replica of Marty's orange quilted vest. For the 50's, go for bobby-socks and saddle shoes, poodle skirts. The men can wear rolled up jeans and bowling shirts. Or, just throw on a white lab coat and a headlamp and go as Doc Brown.
Party Props and Decorations
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Use props and decorations to really bring your "Back to the Future" theme alive. Rent the DVDs and cue them up so they're playing on the TVs. Burn a disc of your favorite '50s and '80s music, putting Huey Lewis and the News at the top of the list. To make things even easier, you could just order the movie soundtrack online. Cut out cardboard clocks and decorate your walls to replicate Doc Brown's lab. If you're feeling really artistic, make a faux DeLorean out of cardboard wardrobe boxes, or draw one and tape it to the wall. Using two strings of white Christmas lights, recreate the DeLorean's "runway" leading up to your front door. For a really authentic touch, look on eBay or other online vendors for movie posters and character cut-outs.
Food and Entertainment
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Replicate the dishes used in the movie. Marty in the '80s loved pizza and Diet-Pepsi, while in the '50s he drank Tab. Also, meatloaf and mashed potatoes comprised his coming-home dinner, so consider making mini-loaves for each guest. Buy malt powder and whip up shakes and malts to replicate those in the 50's. Use vodka to create alcoholic beverages, in honor of Marty's mother. For dessert, craft your own get-out-of-jail cake, just like they did in the movie for Marty's uncle, Jailbird Joey. Entertainment could include dancing to your favorite '80s and '50s tunes, and a trivia game based on facts from the movies.
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