70s Party Ideas
Your guide to throwing a groovy retro 70s themed party
Decorating for a 70s Party
70s Party Backdrop from Amazon
Decorating for a 70s party can be a lot of fun! Here are a few ideas to help you get started:
- Use lots of bright colors: The 70s were all about bright and bold colors, so use plenty of oranges, yellows, and greens in your decor.
- Add some disco balls: No 70s party is complete without a disco ball! Hang one or two from the ceiling to create a festive atmosphere.
- Use psychedelic patterns: Incorporate patterns like tie-dye, paisley, and floral prints in your decorations. You can use tablecloths, curtains, or even create a photo backdrop with these patterns.
- Set the mood with lighting: Use colored light bulbs or string lights to create a groovy atmosphere. Black lights can also be used to create a cool effect.
- Use retro props: Think lava lamps, bean bag chairs, and vintage posters. These items can help transport your guests back to the 70s.
Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and get into the spirit of the 70s!
Also you can use these awesome Vinyl Record Bowls for snacks which will be sure to remind people of the 70s! Or get these Vintage Vinyl LP Record Coasters for your guests to put their drinks on!
These Light Up Pint Glasses are great for 70s Party Drinks
Photo Booth props are always fun to have at a party
Check out these Scooby Doo Cutouts
Make sure and put up plenty of 70s Posters. A great poster to generate discussions at your 70s Party is the "70s Slang" poster shown here. You can also find 70s Movie Posters and more at Amazon.
70s Party Music
You will want the 70s music flowing all night long during your 70s party, so load up on the top hits from the 70s. That does not mean just playing disco music, there was plenty of other great music to dance to in the 70s other than Disco. Make sure and include plenty of great Motown classics, as well as the top rock songs of the decade. If you do want some great 70s Music, you can always put on our 70s Music Video Channels. You could get one of the compilation albums shown here for a great mixture of 70s party music. Also, check out the 70s Music section on this website for music ideas.
One other fun party option is to play one of our 70s Music Video Stations and let your guests vote on the next song using their cell phones.
70s TV Shows & Movies
One fun thing to do at a 70s Party is to have some classic 70s television shows and movies playing in the background. TV Guide has a '70s Cop Shows Collection that has a bunch of classic 70s tv shows in it. Animal House has to be one of the most funny movies of the 1970s. Saturday Night Fever with John Travolta and great disco music is another good choice.
70s Party Gifts
Fun 70s party favors to give out would be Mood Rings, or Pet Rocks (pretty easy to make these yourself!). Other good party favors would be candy popular from the 70s (Bottle Caps, Blow Pops, Ring Pops, etc..). You can find these at the Old Time Candy Company.
70s Costumes
Wearing 70s costumes is one of the most fun parts of hosting a 70s party. You will want to make sure and tell people that dressing up in 70s related garb is required for entrance! You should send 70s costume ideas out for people with the invitation, as some might not know what they should be looking for.
The most obvious 70s costumes usually involve a big afro wig, big collared shirts, white disco pants, corduroy pants, extra wide ties, or even a full white leisure suit for the guys. The girls costumes usually include go-go dancer outfits, incredibly colorful hippy clothes with lots of flowers, or just about any brown and orange based clothing. Also, tie dye shirts and peace sign jewelry work great for anyone. Check out our section on 70s Fashion for more ideas.
Some additional examples are shown below. For more options, check out:
Hippie Costume
From: amazon.com
Mens Disco King
From: amazon.com
Leisure Suit Costume
From: amazon.com
Womens Disco Doll Costume
From: halloweencostumes.com
70s Party Games
Playing themed games at your party can be a great opportunity to relive the fun and excitement of the 1970s. Here are some game ideas you can consider for your 70s party:
- Disco Dance-Off: Set up a dance floor and have guests compete in a disco dance-off. Play popular 70s disco tunes and have judges award prizes for the best dance moves.
- Trivia Games: Test guests' knowledge of the 70s with trivia games. Create a list of questions about the music, fashion, movies, and television shows of the era. Award prizes to those who get the most answers correct.
- Name That Tune: Play short clips of popular 70s songs and have guests guess the name of the song and artist. Award prizes for the most correct guesses.
- 70s Costume Contest: Have guests dress up in their best 70s attire and hold a costume contest. Award prizes for the best male and female costumes.
- Limbo: Set up a limbo bar and see who can limbo the lowest to 70s music.
- Twister: This classic game was popular in the 70s and is still a fun option for a party.
These games are just a few ideas to get you started. With a little creativity, you can come up with even more fun games and activities that will transport your guests back to the 1970s.