Deciding on your adult birthday party theme can be a trying experience. Although you start with the birthday theme, you will usually want to have a birthday party theme that complements your birthday. Here’s some popular themes for adult parties shown in order of popularity you might want to consider:

Over the Hill Party – The “Over the Hill” theme party in always fun and very appropriate for those beyond the third decade. There are several verisons or variatoins of the “Over the Hill” adult birthday party theme, one being the mock funeral party. This tops the list of birthday party themes for adults, provided the guest of honor has a real sense of humor. If he doesn’t, then don’t have this as your party theme!

Hawaiian Luau Party – Each guest could be welcomed with an "aloha" and a kiss on the cheek. Give a lei to all guests, and a silk flower for the women to put in their hair. The Hawaiian luau party should be balmy and exotic, bright and colorful, which will surely set a tropical ambiance. Some of the sure fire winner drinks include Margaritas, Pina Coladas, Mai Tais, Frozen Daiquiris and Bahama Mamas, to name just a few. And, Hawaiian punch should be available for the non-alcoholic set as well as water for all. Be sure to have a limbo contest to see "how low can you go" and a hula contest for great fun.

Wine Tasting Party – A wine tasting party doesn't have to be for only the well-versed wine connoisseur. Invite your friends to an informal potluck party, and ask each guest to bring his favorite wine. Food can be simple appetizers with wine, cheese and bread. The guests could rate their favorite wines and the winning wine announced.

Bunco Party – Bunco has developed into a great game is growing in popularity for adult parties. It's not your ordinary canasta game! Bunco allows for regular get togethers with family, friends and neighbors as you can meet on a monthly basis, while rotating hosts. It's fast paced and gets you mixing with all 12 players as you rotate from table to table.

Fortune Telling – A fortune telling party theme is always popular. Guests should come dressed in gypsy type garb, complete with scarves, hoop earrings and lots of bangle type bracelets. Tables should be set up with a crystal ball. Other similar type games include a magic eight ball and a Ouija board.

Mexican Fiesta – Try a “South of the border" theme party. You could decorate using inflatable cactus, boots, chili peppers and sombreros. Of course, the drinks of choice for any fiesta party are margaritas and Corona beer. And, don’t forget to have plenty of fiesta music as you shake your maracas.

Casino or Las Vegas Night – Friendly gambling should be the simple theme for these gambling parties, either for prizes or just for fun. Blackjack and poker are the most popular games. Be sure and have simple games like bingo and other popular card games for the non-gambling types. Each guest should be given play money, poker chips and dice when they arrive. Don’t forget the appropriate decorations such as hanging fuzzy dice and lots of black and red balloons. If your theme includes a Las Vegas style nightlife effect, be sure to have plenty of glow products.

Decade (50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90’s) Party – Parties with a decade theme are extremely popular and can also be used for themed birthday parties as well. Guests will have lots of fun dressing in outfits from their high school and college days. Peace signs, flowered pants and John Lennon glasses are great for a 60's theme. Wranglers or Bell-bottom Levi's are great for that 70's party, or you can go all out with your leisure suit. Jelly bracelets, punk wigs and mezpahs are great for an 80's look.

Dinner Party – There are many options for hosting a great dinner party. Depending on your own style, the dinner party can range from casual and entertaining, to gourmet and polished. The most popular types of dinner parties are dessert, cocktail and international food themed. For a less formal dinner party, you might try a potluck style. Guest can bring the dish of their choice, ranging from a full course American meal or international cuisine. You can choose the dessert and cocktails.

Magic Theme Party – Detail planning of a magic party doesn't have to be difficult. Dress in your black top hat and magic wand and teach your guests simple card tricks. Tricks can range from easy to more special effects. Decorations include hanging black top hats and lots of black and red balloons. For the magical effect, add lots of glow products.

Western Theme Party – With a Western party theme, you might want to think rustic and hearty. Bales of hay, jugs and old lanterns make great decorations. Kerosene lamps and washtubs as accents can also be included. Throwing horseshoes next to a roaring bonfire is a great activity for socializing. Sing-along western songs can liven up the bunch, and karaoke takes cowboy tunes to a new dimension. Games include competition in roping or using a lasso to catch an object for your western theme party.

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