The Roaring 2020’s are here!
In the same way, as the 1920s did, it is now time for us to let go of our inhibitions, light up our spirits, and rejoice! The ideal theme for your summer 2021 party is the Roaring Twenties!
With themes like the Great Gatsby, Speakeasy, or Harlem, we offer everything you need to make your event ROAR like the Roaring Twenties.
What 1920’s party theme to choose?
The wicked, dirty “Speakeasy,” a glamorized and sophisticated “Gatsby,” or a swinging jazz-filled Harlem night event are three themes with numerous potentials. Everyone enjoys a 1920s party, and here are the reasons why regardless of the precise theme.
Women enjoy dressing up as flapper dolls, and guys enjoy looking smart! That’s how easy it is. The majority of people have clothing in their closets that fit this topic!
Each of us has a small, hidden desire to “be bad,” whatever being bad is for you at the moment. Then came the dancing, drinking, and mingling.
Not much has changed in the nearly 100 years after the Spanish Flu outbreak was declared over. We desire social interaction, music, dancing, and singing. Smiles and feelings of emotion are necessary. We have been abandoned by a hidden society.
We’re emerging in the summer of 2020’s and rediscovering who we are. I think we all take joy in this.
Pick your aura so you can focus on your theme. Which is more mysteriously dark or glitteringly bright?
You just need to choose the 1920s theme that best suits you. Either might be a 1920s party. Gatsby is unmistakably represented if you dress up and act glitzily. Now, let’s get going.
1920s Gatsby-Themed Party
The Great Gatsby typically comes to mind when most people think of a 1920s-themed party. A 1925 book titled The Great Gatsby was written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The book, which is set in Long Island’s Jazz Age, tells the story of the narrator Nick Carraway’s dealings with mystery millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession with getting back together with his ex-lover Daisy Buchanan.
Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby and Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, Gatsby’s ex-lover, Tom’s wife, and Nick’s cousin, was released in 2013 on Hollywood.
Gatsby, Oh, how I adore this subject! Champagne towers with sparkling wine cascading down them come to mind when I think of Gatsby. Women in mid-length gold and white gowns with plenty of hand beading and chiffon trains, males in full-tailed tuxedos and top hats.
In addition, I envision big galas taking place in confined spaces throughout the summer, in an outside setting full of pools and plenty of hung lights, with butlers delivering champagne to visitors.
There are a few casino tables available for the affluent to enjoy, and I can hear a jazz quartet playing in the distance. Of course, the Gatsby theme was present, along with elegantly attired drinking, gambling, and dancing. In addition, make sure to add a lot of bling and gold to make it fit for Lord Gatsby’s celebration because, if it glitters, it’s Gatsby.
“I love large parties; they are so intimate. As small parties, there isn’t any privacy.’
– Jay Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
1920s Speakeasy
I picture a speakeasy as a private location where only those who have been invited are allowed to enter. Select a location with darker black or brown patterns infused with reds and maroons.
Make sure to add plenty of whiskey barrels and dark lighting to the Speakeasy’s plenty of brass and wood that is trimmed in gold. Every “Speakeasy” featured a big door with a privacy slot so you could see who was knocking, too!
Although that is a mark of the place, it could be difficult to locate or difficult to replicate. A similar impression could be achieved with a sneaky entry that surprises visually. Start with more historic locations in your city. Usually, you can uncover some unexpected treasures.
Consider hiring a jazz band, gambling tables, or a DJ who can recreate the atmosphere of the 1920s for your Speakeasy party’s entertainment. There are a few that we may suggest to you. It was all about letting go of inhibitions and living life to the fullest at the Speakeasy! Consider having excellent music, delicious food, dancing, and gambling.
1920s Prohibition was Trending
A few “mobsters or bootleggers” were mixed in with “working guys” to create the 1920s speakeasy on purpose. This gang is well-known, and it frequently consists of trendsetters rather than imitators.
More fedoras, suspenders, broad ties, zoot suits, and spats for the men distinguish the 1920s Speakeasy look from the Gatsby style.
The gowns that flapper girls wore were form-fitting with sequins and fringe, and they all accessorized heavily with pearls and feathers.
They wore short, 1920s-inspired bobs with tight curls that were accented with a band made of sparkling feathers. With a loving expression, their cheeks reddened, and their lips were “painted crimson.”
1920s Harlem Nights
Even while both the Speakeasy and Harlem Night themes are well-known, both were for the ‘working class’ locals; perhaps the Harlem Nights were held in a bit more of a nightclub or public environment.
A jazz swing club or a super club with a tiny band and lots of dancing! In addition, I have worked on a lot of 1920s-themed parties over the years, and the ones that pulled it off always had a jazz vocalist and band in a fantastic club environment. When playing street craps and roulette or watching the movie “Harlem Nights,” which featured a brothel, add excitement by hiding a secret passageway to another private room.
Be sure to photograph yourself looking fancy and dressed in a 1920s style. Both of our photo booths have greenscreen options that create an actual Harlem Nights scene for amusing photos from the 1920s.
Furthermore, a Harlem Night party wouldn’t be complete without cigarette girls selling their favorite cigars, smokes, vintage candies, or mints. A Harlem Night party that will be talked about for weeks can be made by including some fantastic food and alcohol.
1920’s Gambling
With the exception of a few remote outposts in the far West and controlled horse and dog races, placing a wager was absolutely prohibited in America for most of the 20th century.
The prohibition of gambling led to a hidden world of poker games, craps tables, and roulette wheels in American cities and the areas around them, much as the prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s.
A “clean” business, in the eyes of gamblers, meant one without rigged games, loaded dice, modified roulette wheels, or predatory card sharks preying on the defenseless.
So, the biggest high rollers were drawn to the pristine clubrooms. In order to make your party a 1920s theme, add a few gaming tables.
All of the well-known gaming tables are available from us:
• Blackjack
• Roulette
• Poker
• Craps
Yes, we promise to maintain a “clean” operation.
1920s Party Décor
Use a mix of black, gold, and white things to decorate. When everything is color-coordinated, balloons, pearl strands, napkins, plates, cutlery, large white ostrich plumes, and other Gatsby party decorations and accessories will look fantastic.
When it comes to party decorations with a 1920s theme, there are numerous choices. The majority of these decorations may be found online or at your neighborhood party supply store.
1920s Music
Let the jazz begin! You can’t go wrong creating a playlist featuring greats like Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington since the 1920s were a part of the Jazz Age.
Also, don’t be afraid to incorporate some blues; your visitors won’t want to miss songs by Bessie Smith or Lonnie Johnson. There’ll be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight, West End Blues, and It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) are a few of their best and most well-known songs.
You can spice up the evening by finding dancing tutorials and teaching everyone how to perform popular dances from the 1920s, such as the Charleston and the Lindy Hop if you are aware that your party guests enjoy kicking up their heels on the dance floor.
Any theme for a 1920s party, no matter what, will be a hit. Nobody that I’ve ever met has ever been uninterested in this time period or concept. To everyone’s advantage, be sure to focus on your unique 1920s theme and let loose.
FAQs
What is a Great Gatsby party called?
A Great Gatsby party or Roaring Twenties soirée is one concept that is always in trend. It is hardly surprising that festivities influenced by The Great Gatsby are popular because of flapper attire, Art Deco architecture, and epic dance movements.
What kind of food would be served at a 1920s party?
Hors d’oeuvres like shrimp cocktails, crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms, cheese trays, and finger sandwiches were common 20s cuisine for cocktail parties.
When organizing a sit-down dinner, serving salad or soup together with smoked ham or roasted turkey as the main course will gratify your guests and keep the meal on the theme.
What dessert was popular in the 20s?
When Jell-O was first released in 1897, it quickly became a pantry staple and, by 1920, was dubbed “America’s most favorite dessert.”
What were popular drinks in the 1920s?
• Gin Rickey. The gin rickey is a refreshing highball drink that dates back to the early 1900s. …
• Old Fashioned. For as long as there have been cocktails, the Old Fashioned has been around. …
• Sidecar
• French 75
• Mary Pickford
• Bee’s Knees
• Highball
• Ward Eight
Why was upside-down pineapple cake popular in the 1920s?
Midway through the 1920s, the Dole Pineapple Company sponsored a competition for pineapple recipes, which led to the rise in popularity of pineapple upside-down cakes in the United States.
The inverted pineapple cake attracted more than 2,500 submissions from a variety of people, and after it was featured in a commercial, it gained more traction.
What should a guy wear to a 1920s party?
These men just donned a vest, a shirt, a pair of pants, suspenders, shoes, and a hat. Brown, grey, and navy blue were somewhat dull color choices.
Most textiles were made of coarse wool or heavy tweed in the 1920s because the texture was very popular. Additionally, the fabric featured a well-defined pattern, including plaid, stripes, and herringbone.
What do you do at a Roaring 20s party?
• Sip cocktails at a speakeasy
• Host a 1920s jazz party
• Throw a bootlegger ball
• Parly some 1920s casino games
• Host a 1920s dinner party
• Watch silent movie
• Host a costume contest.
What were the Roaring 20s known for?
The first decade to have a codename was the 1920s, often known as the “Roaring 20s” or the “Jazz Age.” Jazz bands, bootleggers, raccoon coats, bathtub gin, flappers, flagpole sitters, and marathon dancers were all prevalent throughout this decade of affluence and disintegration.
What were popular snacks in the 1920s?
Due to prohibition, snacking grew in popularity as alcohol consumption (at least supposedly) declined.
Oh Henry, Baby Ruth! The Jazz Age left behind some incredibly delicious items, like Mounds, Mr. Goodbar, Mike and Ike, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Butterfinger, Health Bars, Nestle Drumsticks, and popsicles.
