Throwing an Elvis party to celebrate the King of Rock and Roll is perfect for
* a birthday party
* a party for fans to commemorate Elvis's birthday (January 8th) or death (August 16th),
* or a party for old or young Elvis fans any time
Maybe you grew up listening to Elvis records or screaming at one of Elvis concerts[phpbay] Maybe you enjoy catching one of the King's movies on late-night TV[phpbay] Or maybe your child likes 50's rock and roll music and emulating Elvis's famous dance moves[phpbay] An Elvis-themed party will liven up any group[phpbay] There's nothing like slick hair, a little karaoke and a lot of hip-swivelin' to send your guests home smiling[phpbay]
Invitations:
Send your Elvis-loving guests an invitation shaped like a musical note or guitar[phpbay] Be sure to let them know if they should dress like Elvis or in 50's clothing--poodle skirts, ponytails, leather jackets, white t-shirts, etc[phpbay]
Elvis Party Decor:
Who better to greet your guests at the door than Elvis himself! Place a 5' poster of the King on your front door or inside your front entry[phpbay] Hand each guest a pair of Elvis glasses or, if you're going all out, a black Elvis wig to wear[phpbay]
Hang LP's from the ceiling[phpbay] Cover the "dance floor" (a living room or game room floor) with colorful balloons[phpbay] Place posters or pictures of Elvis, Elvis movies, Elvis album covers, jukeboxes, guitars, microphones or 50' s memorabilia all over the walls[phpbay] As a table centerpiece, how about an inflatable standing mic, a music note blow-up, or a guitar pinata[phpbay]
(Or maybe you want to base your party around a particular Elvis movie or song, i[phpbay]e[phpbay] "Blue Hawaii", using tropical decor and having a luau[phpbay])
Activities:
Record Roll: Have your Elvis party guests see how far they can roll an LP across the floor (a hard surface)[phpbay] The winner receives a prize such as: a rock & roll bandanna, Elvis window clings, or a "Blue Hawaii" car shade[phpbay]
Freeze Frame: Play Elvis songs and have your guests dance[phpbay] Stop the song suddenly and have your guests "freeze" in that dance pose[phpbay] Then the person who is "it" (perhaps a person wearing an Elvis wig) chooses the person whose pose most resembles Elvis and he/she then gets to wear the wig and be "it"[phpbay]
Jailhouse Rock: Teach your guests 50's dance steps, such as the twist or swing dancing[phpbay] You can even invite a dance instructor, or a friend, to help you teach[phpbay] Then allow plenty of time and space for your guests to try out their new moves!
Elvis Karaoke: Set up a karaoke machine in advance[phpbay] For an extra touch, surround it with music note lights[phpbay] Have a wide selection of Elvis songs for guests to choose from[phpbay] You can sing for fun or have a contest--the winner being the one who gets the most applause or the one who throws in a few Elvis dance moves[phpbay]
You can also choose to give an award to each participant: "Most like Elvis", "Funniest", "Most Creative", etc[phpbay] (certificates, plastic trophies or the same prizes you used in the Record Roll game) Guitar pinata: Fill a guitar pinata with a yummy candy mix, then blindfold guests to see who can break it[phpbay]
Food:
Serve your guests one of Elvis's favorites--peanut butter and banana sandwiches[phpbay] Or bake sugar cookies in the shape of guitars or musical notes and let them decorate them[phpbay] Along with the Elvis sunglasses, send your guests home with a gold crown or silver guitar bling necklace, a rock and roll bandana, or perhaps a "Born To Be King" Elvis C[phpbay]D[phpbay]
Elvis Party Gifts:
Along with the Elvis sunglasses, send your guests home with a gold crown or silver guitar bling necklace, a rock and roll bandana, or perhaps a "Born To Be King" Elvis C[phpbay]D[phpbay]
By trying these ideas, you'll host a wonderful Elvis Party[phpbay] Have fun!
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