50’s Diner Themed Party Ideas

The weather is starting to heat up and summer is right around the corner. If you’re looking for a cool summer party theme, then we have a great idea for you. There’s no better way to beat the heat than with ice cream! But we at Pure Costumes can’t just leave it at plain old ice cream. Add in some 50’s costumes (here) and bring back the nostalgia of a 50’s soda shop parlor! Root beer floats, ice cream sundaes, burgers and more. Now that’s a great way to celebrate summer! Here’s how you can host your own 50’s soda shop themed party.

Decorations

Bring back the feel of a retro 50’s diner with vintage-inspired decorations. Start out with black and white checkered table cloths and paper food trays instead of regular plates. Hang old records on the walls to give your space a nostalgic rock ‘n roll feel.

Costumes

Invite your guests to come dressed in 50s costumes. Poodle skirts and T-bird jackets work perfectly!

Food

Classic 50’s diner menu items would be great to serve at your party. You can simplify things by offering hot dogs, hamburgers and fries. Make dessert an interactive activity for your guests with a sundae bar. Provide nuts, cherries, bananas, candies and whip cream and let your guests get creative. Root beer and Coke would also be great to have for ice cream floats.

Music

Having the right music will create the perfect ambiance for your themed party. A combination of rock ‘n roll and doo-wop music will give your party an authentic 50’s diner feel. Think Elvis, the early Beetles, and Buddy Holly. Online music sites like Pandora can help you make an instant playlist based on the musical genre you select.

With these party ideas, hosting your own 50’s themed party will be a blast! Best of all, this party theme is great for all ages. For more party ideas, be sure to subscribe to our blog and follow us on Pinterest.