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Even though the best part of a party is spending time with people you care about, it’s even more fun when there’s a creative theme to the party. It helps to get people relaxed and provides a bit of fun in an often-dreary week. The sky’s the limit when it comes to themes, but take a look at these five creative theme parties to get the ideas flowing.

Hollywood
Evoke the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown and more than a century of movie magic with a Hollywood party. Choose dramatic colors such as black and red or silver and gold to set the mood. Games can include movie trivia or “Guess the Actor,” where each guest chooses an identity and others must guess by asking yes or no questions. Serve dry snacks in upturned top hats and offer lots of popcorn in movie containers, as well as real or imitation champagne. For party favors, pass out sunglasses for everyone, as well as paper top hats and feather boas to make a room full of stars.

Decade Party
Whether you choose the sock-hopping ‘50s, the groovy ‘60s, the disco dancing ‘70s or the totally rad ‘80s, a decade party is a fun way to recall the best and worst of our past. It goes without saying that a mix of the decade’s music hits is a must.

The 1950s. Think of poodle skirts, letterman’s jackets, ponytails and record players, and create invitations and decorations accordingly. Recreating a soda shop in your home is easy with black, white and pink streamers and vinyl records hanging from the ceiling with fishing wire. Food can be traditional drive-in fare with burgers and fries and tall foamy sodas. Hold a hula-hoop contest and send happy guests home with Silly Putty party favors.