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Ready to party like it's the 1990's?

Check out great ideas for throwing a fun and memorable party to honor the decade with tips on what to wear, the top hits to play, how to prepare a rad spread of popular 90's party food, and games to play to keep your 90's party rockin' ....

90's invitation & decoration ideas

Purchase invitations, or make your own using a home computer and printer. Add a 90's clip art graphic and work in some hip 90's slang for a catchy headline, such as "Oh, snap! We're bringing back the 90's! or "It's a 90's party, boo! And it won't be the same without YOU!" And remember to include the location, time & date, and RSVP details along with a request for guests to dress in their best 90's get-ups.

On the big day, prep your party space with plenty of neon colored streamers and balloons, along with favorite music, TV, or movie posters of the era. If you're crafty, you can also fashion a colorful " I ♥ the 90's" banner to hang on the side of your party table or on the the wall to set the mood.

90's dress up

Dress up in your best ripped jeans, oversized T's and plaid shirts, put on your baseball cap, and get your grunge on!

Or, pump it up a notch with that all-American preppy look that swept the nation when "Clueless" hit movie theaters.

90's TV hits are also great inspiration with looks inspired by "Beavis and Butthead", "South Park", Wayne and Garth from "Saturday Night Live" or a character from "Seinfeld". Be sure to awards prizes for cutest, silliest, or most happenin' look of the decade.

90's music playlist

Next, turn on the boom box and include top hits from Nirvana, Mariah Carey, and Green Day or the Spice Girls. Throw in a mix of the decade's biggest rap artists (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg) or boy bands (New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys) and have your guests dance the night away to a 90's beat.

90's activities and games

Test your guests knowledge of 90's dance moves by hosting a macarena dance-off or a Carlton dance-a-thon!

Have the camera ready as everyone's still-favorite party dances can be a major highlight of the night's activities. Hand out prizes for the best, worst and most hilarious interpretation.

90's party activity: Carlton dance-a-thon

90's hits karaoke or a 90's pop quiz or trivia game will also provide lots of laughs, together with throwback board games of the era including Mousetrap and Hungry, Hungry Hippo.

90's party food and drinks

90's party breakfast snack bar.

And what's a 90's party without popular dishes inspired by the decade?

Fixin's can also be set up for a nostalgic taste of popular 90s breakfast cereals -- including Honey Nut Cheerios, Cap'n Crunch, Reese's Puffs, Fruit Loops, and Lucky Charms.

For the health conscious, sandwich wraps were also all the rage -- but otherwise most guests will want to chow down on nostalgic 90's era stuffed crust pizza, Hot Pockets, bagel bites, and Jello pudding pops.

And, don't forget the Snapple and the Capri Sun!

For serious drinkers, serve up the most popular cocktails of the 90's bar scene your guests might enjoy including The Cosmo, Fuzzy Navel, or anything made with Skyy vodka. Also remember that Jello shots hit their peak in popularity during the 90's.

When the party is over, send guests home with a goodie bag filled with popular 90's treats such as Push Pops, Bubble Tape, Ring Pops, Airheads and Mentos for a sweet memory of the 90's decade.

Have fun!

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