The 1920s was a memorable and noteworthy time. Known as the “Roaring ’20s” and the “Jazz Age,” this decade was known for people letting loose! As we’re once more in the decade of the 20s (only this time in the 2000s as opposed to the 1900s), it’s worth looking back at a century ago to the period known as the ‘roaring 20s’. Known for its excess, defiance, and prohibition.
Are you ready to party? The 1920’s brought with it great hope, fresh dreams, and the promise of a better future; something we could all could use a bit more of these days.
Ensure that your guests have the time of their lives by including:
Jazz — You should of course hire a small jazz orchestra to play all the big hits–Bye Bye Blackbird, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue, and The Sheik of Araby are just a few. . If all else fails, go to the gramophone or DJ.
Dancing –People were nuts for dancing back then, the Charleston and the Black Bottom being particular crazes. Wax up that beautiful gigantic dance floor and let them go to town!
Bridge — All the hip young moderns of the 1920s were also nuts for playing bridge. Set up a couple card tables so your wild twenty-somethings can play quietly into the wee hours of the morning–scandalous!
Other Games — Of the many popular games you can play, try “Think Fast”–a sort of verbal Pictionary where topics are written on slips of paper, one person draws a topic and has to describe it for several minutes straight while everyone tries to guess what it is. Or “Exploitation,” where guests must act out the name of a film.
Charleston Contest — This is a staple of any good jazz party. Have a small trophy on hand for the winner. Learn how.