Host an Elvis birthday or Elvis party for loyal fans!

Hosting 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 8) or death (August 16),
* or a party for old or young Elvis fans at any time

Maybe you grew up listening to Elvis records or screaming at one of the Elvis concerts. Maybe you’ll enjoy watching one of the King’s movies on late-night TV. Or maybe your child likes 1950s rock and roll music and emulates Elvis’ famous dance moves. An Elvis-themed party will liven up any group. There’s nothing like straight hair, a little karaoke, and a lot of hip movement to send your guests home smiling.

Invite:

Send your Elvis-loving guests an invitation in the shape of a musical note or guitar. Be sure to tell them if they should dress like Elvis or in 1950s clothing: poodle skirts, ponytails, leather jackets, white t-shirts, etc.

Elvis party decoration:

Who better to greet your guests at the door than Elvis himself! Place a 5′ poster of the King on the front door or inside the main entrance. Give each guest a pair of Elvis glasses or, if you’re going to go all out, a black Elvis wig to wear.

Hang the LPs from the ceiling. Cover the “dance floor” (a living room or game room floor) with colorful balloons. Put posters or pictures of Elvis, Elvis movies, Elvis album covers, jukeboxes, guitars, microphones, or 1950s memorabilia on every wall. As a centerpiece, how about an inflatable microphone stand, an inflatable musical note, or a guitar piñata?

(Or maybe you want to base your party on a particular Elvis movie or song, eg “Blue Hawaii,” using tropical decor and having a luau.)

Activities:

Record Roll: Have your Elvis party guests see how far they can roll an LP across the floor (a hard surface). The winner receives a prize such as: a rock & roll bandana, Elvis window decorations, or a “Blue Hawaii” car shade.

Freeze Frame – Play Elvis songs and get your guests dancing. Stop the song suddenly and have your guests “freeze” in that dance pose. Then the person who is “it” (perhaps a person wearing an Elvis wig) chooses the person whose pose most closely resembles Elvis and then puts on the wig and is “it”.

Jailhouse Rock: Teach your guests the dance steps of the 50s, such as the twist or the swing. You can even invite a dance instructor or friend to help you teach. Then allow plenty of time and space for your guests to try out their new moves!

Elvis Karaoke – Set up a karaoke machine ahead of time. For an extra touch, surround it with musical note lights. Have a wide selection of Elvis songs for guests to choose from. You can sing for fun or have a contest; the winner is the one who gets the most applause or the one who throws out some Elvis dance moves.

You can also choose to give each entrant a prize: “Most Like Elvis,” “Most Fun,” “Most Creative,” etc. (Certificates, plastic trophies, or the same prizes you used in the Record Roll game) Guitar Piñata: Fill a guitar piñata with a delicious mix of candy, then blindfold guests to see who can break it.

Food:

Serve your guests one of Elvis’ favorites: Peanut Butter Banana Sandwiches. Or, bake sugar cookies in the shapes of guitars or musical notes and let them decorate them. Along with Elvis sunglasses, send your guests home with a gold crown or silver guitar necklace, a rock and roll bandana, or maybe an Elvis “Born To Be King” CD.

Elvis party favors:

Along with Elvis sunglasses, send your guests home with a gold crown or silver guitar necklace, a rock and roll bandana, or maybe an Elvis “Born To Be King” CD.

By trying these ideas, you will throw a wonderful Elvis party. Have fun!