1960s

The 1960s is a fun party theme. The social trends and clothing of the decade can provide plenty of inspiration. Browse down the page for food and party ideas.

60s Clothing and Costumes

• Buy Costumes - One of the world's largest costume and party shops with over 15,000 products available online. Delivers US wide and to some international destinations. See their classic and funny Historical Costumes
   
• Costume Express - Costume superstore specializing in full costumes and accessories. All shipping and handling charges are based on your merchandise total. Ships within US and Canada. Premium, Express, and 3-Day delivery options are only available for orders shipped within the United States. See their Adult Historical Costumes

60s Party Products

• ShindigZ - Thousands of party products for themed parties, birthdays, Halloween, office parties, holidays, special events and more. ShindigZ is family owned and run, based in Indiana with delivery US wide and to Canada.
   
• Candy Crate - Hard to find candy, retro candy & unique gifts. Make sure your next party is well stocked with all your old favorites, buy in bulk or by the piece. They also have a range of chocolate moulds and candy making supplies. Based in California with delivery US wide and internationally. Browse their full range or see their Retro Toys and Games
  

60s Party Ideas

Most 60s parties give more than a nod to the Hippies.  Another fun 60s theme is the Mod (Austin Powers style 60s). If you can't decide, why not combine the 2?

• Decor - Flower power cut-outs, Psychedelic color schemes, Beaded curtains. Don't forget the dance-floor.  No 60s party is complete without bad renditions of Go-Go dancing
• Themes - Protesters, Woodstock, Flower Power, Vietnam, Space Exploration, Cold War.
• Celebrities - Andy Warhol, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Brigitte Bardot, Hugh Hefner, Janis Joplin, JFK and Jackie O, Jimi Hendrix, Muhammad Ali, Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Supremes, Twiggy and Yoko Ono.
• Activities - Do some tie-dying (outside of course!). Make Daisy Chains. 60s Trivia and 60s dancing competitions.

60s Party Food

The Hippy era was noted for its vegetarianism. Conservative people, however, were having backyard BBQs in the 60s.  These two themes are easily combined.

• Vegetarian food eg guacamole, bean dips
• BBQ food
• Tang - the space age drink!
• Make biscuits with smiley faces and peace symbols
• Granola bars
• For more 1960s foods see Food Timeline