Five four three two one Happy New Year! Before you get to hear those words and welcome in another year, perhaps you have a party to plan and have. Depending whether you’re with your friends and family, you may want to consider having one of these theme parties to ring in the New Year.
Hawaiian island In most areas of the country it’s pretty cold on New Year’s Eve but that doesn’t mean you can’t think about a warmer climate. Throw a Hawaiian theme New Year’s Eve party even while there’s snow on the ground and the temperature may be below freezing.
Think of what Hawaii looks like and you know how to decorate your home for the party palm trees, leis, beach-related items like conch shells or silver dollars, and Tiki mugs. Ask your guests to wear Hawaiian shirts or other beach wear. Foods you may have at a luau and tropical drinks will help bring Hawaii to wherever you live.
Poker night You can’t watch late-night television and surf the channels without finding at least one poker game being televised. Set the stage for your own “high stakes” poker game this New Year’s Eve. Plan on buying several decks of cards, find a green table cloth, and don a visor and vest to act as the dealer.
Hollywood premiere Rent one of the newest and most sought-after movies and set up your living room similar to a movie theater. Plan on having movie-style buttered popcorn, soft drinks, and candy as part of the food for the evening. If you have movie posters or stand-up cut-outs of actors or actresses, this might be a perfect time to show them off.
Formal theme If you’re planning a small, intimate party, why not plan for an event where your guests will be able to put on their finest and celebrate in style? Black and white or semi-formal attire would be a great choice for this type of party. Smaller groups will allow you to splurge a little for food and drinks. You don’t have to have champagne for the big count down; you can choose sparkling cider as a non-alcoholic alternative.
There are many party themes to consider when planning your New Year’s Eve event. If you can’t think of anything and these don’t appeal to you, you may want to go to your favorite search engine and look for party theme ideas online. You will be able to find many more theme parties to ring in the New Year, as well as plans for how to make this party one you’ll remember for years to come.
If you’re having a party that children and teens will be at, try to think of a theme that they would enjoy as well. Or you could even plan for two separate themed parties in different rooms in the home.
