60th Birthday Party Ideas

Birthdays are special occasions where the whole family meet to celebrate the event. You had celebrated your sweet 16 birthday in style, but now you are quite apprehensive to celebrate your 60th birthday. But if you ask me, you have more reasons to celebrate this milestone in your life. Age is catching up, but that should not dampen your spirit. 60th birthday means, 60 years of valuable experience, 60 years of professional growth, 60 years of memories, 60 years of well-deserved perspective on life's challenges, and 60 years of successful relationships. Don't let your thoughts remind you of your age. Just remember, 'you are what you think'. So, don't you think this event needs to be celebrated in a grand way? Get in the mood to swing and enjoy the party that you have planned.

If you are planning to throw an extravagant birthday bash, you are on the right page. You may begin your planning by printing some real flashy and witty party invitation cards. One way to be creative is to mark your front page "SEXY SIXTY" in bold. Opt for a popular slang of the 50s to make the card attractive. Something like 'Come, Rock the Hippie Party', will definitely be a roaring success. Your sharp wit and creativity will pass on the message to your guests that you are really celebrating your birthday, not just faking it.

Party Ideas

A 60th birthday is a milestone in one's life, so a grand party with family and friends can be exciting and fun. You can choose a theme for the party that reflects your personality. There are some brilliant theme-based ideas that you can implement.

• Retro theme is fun when you are sixty. You can ask your guests to come dressed in the 50s style. This theme is sure to bring out the youth in you alive. There may be some amount of nostalgia which you, your friends and family can enjoy.
• The theme could even be based on your favorite leisure activity. Popular games of the 50s like the Trivial Pursuit '50s -'90s editions can be an easy choice.
• Another theme which has proved to be a success in most milestones parties is to play clips that take a trip down memory lane.
• Everybody at the party would be laughing their guts out, if you plan a 50's karaoke.
• Organize a hula hoop or American Bandstand dance contest. It would be fun to watch your guests, as old as you, doing hip-hop on the dance floor.
• Games can be fun, especially the ones that require some action. Dummies is a very popular game among children. Just modify the game to suit your party mood. Make your guests dance on the floor with the music playing in the background. Once the music stops, everyone dancing should stand still in whichever pose they are. The person who loses his/her balance has to pay a forfeit.
• Plan a contest to imitate the famous personalities of the 50s. It would be more enjoyable, if you can make people imitate each other.

Pay equal attention to the decoration of the house. Add color by using bold colored balloons and vibrant banners. Send your guests home with party favors like hippy wigs, beaded bracelets, checked hats, and polka dot bandanas. These favors reflect the style of the 50s and would be enjoyed by all.

With these 60th birthday party ideas you are sure to rock the party. The party is going to be smashing hit, loved and remembered by all for a long time.