Welcome to the ultimate blast from the past – a how to host 2000s party! Step back in time to relive the era of boy bands, low-rise jeans, and flip phones. Get ready to groove to the tunes that defined the decade, play the games that we all grew up with, and indulge in the snacks and drinks that bring back a host of memories. So, whether you were born in the 2000s or you’re a seasoned veteran of the era, here’s some tips on how to host the hottest Y2K party of the millennium.
Invitations.
Set the tone for your party by designing the ultimate invites. Use bright colors and bold patterns, like hot pink, neon green, and electric blue, in your invite. You can also use patterns like polka dots, stripes, and checkerboard. To further amp up the vibe why not add some bling and with some glitter or metallic accents to your invite. You could use metallic markers, glitter glue, or add some rhinestones to make it sparkle. If all else fails you can buy some editable invites on etsy.
Don’t forget to add some popular 2000’s catchphrases to your invite. You could use phrases like “As If!” (popularized by Clueless), or “I want my MTV!” (a slogan from the 2000s MTV era). To really go all out why not put your invite on a mixtape of your favourite 2000 songs and send it to your guests for the ultimate touch of nostalgia.
Get the party started with some Kick Ass costumes
Encourage your guests to dress up in outfits inspired by the 2000s. This could include low-rise jeans, crop tops, Juicy Couture tracksuits, trucker hats, and more. Make sure to share some inspirational images of iconic fashion trends, on your invites and social media channels to give guest ideas of what they should wear.
Why not offer a prize for the best-dressed guest or group? This will inspire your guests to put the max effort into their costumes. Create a costume box at your event If you have some extra costumes or accessories. Then your guests have no excuse not to dress up and get into the 2000s spirit.
Costume ideas to dress up as to win that prize
- Rapper: Dress up as Eminem, Jay-Z, or any of the other popular rappers from the 2000s. Wear baggy clothes, a baseball cap, and some bling to complete the look.
- Reality TV Star: Dress up as a reality TV star from the early 2000s, such as Paris Hilton or Nicole Richie. Wear a Juicy Couture tracksuit, oversized sunglasses, and carry a tiny dog to complete the look.
- Emo Kid: Dress up as an emo kid from the mid-2000s. Wear dark clothes, studded belts, and a hoodie, and don’t forget the eyeliner.
- Superhero: Dress up as one of the superhero characters from the early 2000s movies, such as Spiderman or X-Men. Wear a superhero costume or a t-shirt with the superhero logo.
- TV or Movie Character: Dress up as a character from a popular TV show or movie from the 2000s, such as Harry Potter, Legally Blonde, or Mean Girls. Wear a costume inspired by the character, or just wear clothes that reflect the style of the time.
Music:
The best way how to host a 2000s party is to create a playlist of popular songs. This could include hits from artists like Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Destiny’s Child, and more. You could also hire a DJ to play music throughout the night. Here are some popular songs and artists from the 2000s to include in your party playlist:
- Britney Spears – “Oops!… I Did It Again”
- Beyoncé – “Crazy in Love”
- Justin Timberlake – “SexyBack”
- Nelly – “Hot in Herre”
- OutKast – “Hey Ya!”
- Destiny’s Child – “Say My Name”
- Usher – “Yeah!”
- Avril Lavigne – “Complicated”
- Green Day – “American Idiot”
Overall, a 2000s party playlist will help set the mood, so have fun selecting the songs that will keep your guests dancing all night long!
Activities and Fun
There are plenty of fun activities and games from the 2000s that you can incorporate into your themed party. For all the aspiring popstars why not hire a karaoke machine and let them sing along to their favourite 2000s hits. Or host a dance contest and challenge your guests to bust out their best moves to Sir Mixalot.
For the less conspicuous guest why not play some classic video games, with popular consoles like the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Set up a gaming area and let your guests play classic games like Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, or Mario Kart. Or test your guests’ knowledge of the 2000s with a trivia game. Come up with questions about popular movies, TV shows, music, and pop culture from the decade and see who comes out on top.
For the real competitors set out some popular board games from the 2000s like Monopoly, Scrabble and Settlers of Catan. 
Decorations:
To make a big impact to your party add decorations that reflect pop culture of the time.. In the 2000s, neon lights were all the rage, so consider incorporating them into your party decor. Put up neon signs with popular phrases like “Party like it’s 1999” or “Y2K.” Display CDs and DVDs from 2000s artists and movies. You can use this as decoration as well as a conversation starter. Display posters from popular movies, TV shows, and artists from the 2000s, like Harry Potter, The OC, and Britney Spears.
Even though disco balls aren’t specific to the 2000s, they were popular during this time, so hang a few to bling up the room 2000s style. And don’t forget to. Put out the bean bag chairs or plastic furniture to make your guest super comfy.
Food and drinks:
Food and drinks are easy to pick out for a 2000s party. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Candy Pop Rocks were big in the 2000s, and they’re great party snacks. You can sprinkle them on popcorn or cupcakes.
- Mini burgers and sliders were popular party foods and still are. Try a mini burger bar where guests can build their own burgers.
- Bagels with pizza were a staple after-school snack. Make a pizza bagel bar with different toppings.
- Red Bull and Monster were all the rage in the 2000s. Put them in one of those micro fridges on the bar top and serve them as a fun themed drink.
- Jell-O shots were popular party drinks. Fun and colorful Jell-O shots can be made with different flavors and colors.
- Popsicles were a popular summer treat in the 2000s. They come in fun flavors like cherry, grape, and orange, so serve them as dessert in an ice bucket.
These are just a few ideas for 2000s party games and activities. Have fun and get creative!
These are just a few ideas to get you started. You’ll want to pay attention to all the details, from the food and games to the decorations. Think about incorporating 2000s fashion trends and popular culture references into your party, and don’t be afraid to get creative. Prizes can be given to the best-dressed guest or group, as well as activities and games that will bring your guests back to the ’00s! We’re Lovin It!
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