20 Unique New Years Party Themes That Will Be Fun for the Whole Family
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The start of a new year is a time for reflection, a time to refresh and, obviously, a time to party. And while New Year’s foods and champagne cocktails always make for a great New Year’s Eve bash, you have to have a unique theme to make it a night to remember. So this year, if your New Year’s resolution is to ring in the New Year with a bang, you’ll want to try out one of these fun New Year’s Eve party themes.
The great news is that throwing an unforgettable party doesn’t have to be a ton of work. Most of our ideas involve easy ways to incorporate cool decorations and fun games into the theme of your choice. All of these ideas work whether you want to throw the party in the comfort of your own home, or at a restaurant or venue. If you want to kick things up a notch, you can even require a dress code — just make sure it involves a lucky New Year's Eve color.
So, scroll on to find out just how epic your New Year celebration can be. And after the night is said and done, be sure to check out some of our New Year’s Eve Instagram captions ( or these NYE quotes) to go with your recap of it all.
Glow Party
To pull this off you’ll need black light bulbs, neon decorations and glow sticks, of course. Have everyone dress in neon colors and serve brightly colored cocktails and desserts.
Fondue Party Theme
Fondue is always a good idea — especially when it comes to this delicious three-cheese fondue recipe. Treat your closest friends to a cozy bowl of fondue and a selection of fruits, veggies and bread to dip to their hearts' content. And afterwards, chocolate fondue is a must for dessert!
Vision Board Party
Gather your friends and family members for a night of vision boards and goal setting. Have everyone draw one inspiring word from a hat, and have them focus on that as their word for the year. Provide everyone with poster board, stickers, stencils, construction paper, markers and tons of glitter, and let their creativity takeover. At the end of the night, they can write a letter to their future selves to be opened on the next New Year's Eve.
Champagne Party Theme
Toast the arrival of 2024 with the best part of the holiday: the champagne! Deck out your house with gold-themed everything, like gold fringe curtains and champagne bottle balloons — and don't forget to pick up lots and lots of bubbly. You can even feature champagne in other foods, like these delicious champagne cupcakes that are almost too pretty to eat.
Disco Party Theme
If you're looking to dance your way into the New Year, there's nothing more groovy than a disco-themed party, complete with a funky '70s music playlist. Have guests don gold maxi dresses and platform shoes. And when it comes to decor, pull out the all-essential sparkly disco ball to get the vibes going on the dance floor.
Winter Wonderland Party Theme
Transform your NYE party into an enchanting winter wonderland filled with gorgeous snowflake decorations, pine garlands and a silver sequin tablecloth — and don't forget the cozy hot chocolate bar ( because mini marshmallows are a must).
Roaring Twenties Party Theme
Get the countdown started by donning your most glamorous flapper costumes, turning up the jazz and breaking out all your Gatsby-inspired party decorations. These 1920's themed photo booth props will only elevate the night.
R&R Party Theme
Ditch the confetti and noisemakers this year for a relaxing R&R spa night with your besties — just make sure to get the best scented candles and all the bath and lounge essentials for the most relaxing night in ever. Seriously, what better way is there to get a fresh New Year's start than with mani-pedis, facials and a nice glass of champagne?
Glitter Party Theme
Celebrate NYE this year with less bitter, more glitter — what's New Year's without a sparkly sequined dress? Encourage your loved ones to wear their most glittery, bedazzled outfits, and don't forget all the sparkly party streamers and glitter-filled balloons, so you can bring on the bling in 2024.
Decades Party
There's no better way to ring in a new year than to have a flashback party that pays tribute to times gone by. Celebrate by dressing up in outfits from your favorite decade, and also decorating your place with all the coolest retro and old-school items!
Midnight Brunch Party Theme
Why not celebrate the New Year with champagne's perfect pairing: brunch food? When the clock strikes midnight, pop bottles of bubbly alongside your favorite brunch dishes, so you can ring in 2024 with a plate full of bacon and avocado toast. You'll be up until dawn anyway, so why not have an early brunch while you're at it?
Masquerade Party Theme
If there's one thing that will never go out of style, it's a masquerade theme. Don these fancy masquerade masks — you can even set up a mask-decorating station so your guests can get creative — for a night full of mystery and glam. To make this enchanting theme come alive, make sure to have a dance floor as well as a dramatic color scheme.
New Year's Luck Party Theme
For a year full of good fortune, throw an intimate yet memorable NYE gathering centered around luck, featuring an impressive table spread of delicious New Year's good luck foods. For a fun-filled activity, create a checklist of New Year's good luck traditions to complete before the clock strikes twelve.
Pajama Party Theme
Everyone's bound to be feeling wiped out by the busy holiday season — and that's exactly why you should host a pajamas-required slumber party. Comfort will be key at this New Year's party, complete with soft blankets, hot cocoa by the fire, and the best New Year's desserts.
Movie Marathon Party Theme
Start off the new year with a bang — aka with a movie marathon of the best New Year's films! Set out popcorn and other essential movie snacks for a chill night in with friends. And get the night started with classics like When Harry Met Sally and New Year's Eve.
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