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The Ultimate 90โ€™s Party: How to Throw a Totally Rad Throwback Bash

February 23, 2025โ€ข5 min read

Break out your butterfly clips, slap bracelets, and neon windbreakersโ€”itโ€™s time to throw the ultimate 90โ€™s party! ๐ŸŽ‰ Whether you grew up in the raddest decade ever or just love all things 90โ€™s nostalgia, this guide will help you throw an unforgettable 90โ€™s-themed party that will have your guests saying, โ€œThis is all that and a bag of chips!โ€

From decorations and music to food and games, Iโ€™ve got you covered. So, grab your Discman and letโ€™s get this party started!

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๐ŸŽˆ Step 1: Set the Scene with Totally 90โ€™s Decorations

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The 90โ€™s were bold, bright, and unapologetically extraโ€”and your party should be, too! Here are some must-have decorations to set the mood:

โœ… Neon Colors & Geometric Shapes โ€“ Think squiggly lines, triangles, and funky patterns like a vintage Nickelodeon ad. ๐ŸŽจ

โœ… Inflatable Chairs & Bean Bags โ€“ Because no 90โ€™s room was complete without them! ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ

โœ… Glow Sticks & Black Lights โ€“ For that rave/MTV Spring Break vibe. ๐ŸŒŸ

โœ… Posters of 90โ€™s Icons โ€“ Britney Spears, Tupac, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, or a classic Saved by the Bell cast poster! ๐Ÿ“ธ

โœ… Balloon Arches in 90โ€™s Colors โ€“ Bright blues, pinks, greens, and purples. ๐ŸŽˆ

โœ… CDs & Cassette Tapes as Decor โ€“ Hang them up as a DIY disco ball. ๐Ÿ’ฟ

โœ… DIY 90โ€™s Photo Booth โ€“ Print out some classic 90โ€™s props (brick phones, chokers, Game Boys) and let guests snap pics! ๐Ÿ“ท

๐ŸŽถ Step 2: Create the Ultimate 90โ€™s Playlist

No party is complete without a killer 90โ€™s soundtrack! Whether you were into grunge, hip-hop, pop, or R&B, hereโ€™s a must-have playlist that will get everyone singing along:

๐ŸŽค Wannabe โ€“ Spice Girls

๐ŸŽค Baby One More Time โ€“ Britney Spears

๐ŸŽค No Scrubs โ€“ TLC

๐ŸŽค Smells Like Teen Spirit โ€“ Nirvana

๐ŸŽค Mo Money Mo Problems โ€“ The Notorious B.I.G.

๐ŸŽค I Want It That Way โ€“ Backstreet Boys

๐ŸŽค Ice Ice Baby โ€“ Vanilla Ice

๐ŸŽค My Heart Will Go On โ€“ Celine Dion (for when itโ€™s time to slow things down)

๐ŸŽค This Is How We Do It โ€“ Montell Jordan

๐ŸŽค Tubthumping โ€“ Chumbawamba

๐Ÿ”ฅ Bonus Tip: Make a Spotify playlist and share it with guests before the party so they can get in the mood!

๐Ÿ• Step 3: Serve Iconic 90โ€™s Snacks & Drinks

The 90โ€™s were a golden era for snacks and junk food. Hereโ€™s what to put on your party menu:

๐Ÿ• Bagel Bites & Pizza Rolls โ€“ Because "When pizzaโ€™s on a bagel, you can eat pizza anytime!"

๐ŸŒฎ Taco Bell-Inspired Nachos โ€“ Nothing says 90โ€™s like late-night Taco Bell runs.

๐ŸŸ Dunkaroos & Lunchables โ€“ Serve them on a snack table for the ultimate throwback.

๐Ÿฅค Surge & Capri Sun โ€“ Bring back 90โ€™s soft drinks for an authentic vibe!

๐Ÿญ Ring Pops, Push Pops, and Warheads โ€“ Classic candy thatโ€™ll have guests reminiscing.

๐Ÿช Cosmic Brownies & Gushers โ€“ No explanation needed!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Bonus Tip: Create a โ€œ90โ€™s Cocktail Barโ€ with themed drinks like:

The Spice Girl Spritz (Fruit punch + vodka)

The Fresh Prince Fizz (Blue Hawaiian Punch + rum)

The Game Boy Glow-Up (Midori + Sprite)

๐ŸŽฎ Step 4: Plan Fun 90โ€™s Party Games & Activities

The best way to bring people together is through fun games! Here are some easy, printable, and interactive ideas that will keep guests entertained all night:

๐ŸŽค Game #1: โ€œDo You Know 90โ€™s Slang?โ€

Think you still got your 90โ€™s lingo skills? This fun printable game challenges guests to match 90โ€™s slang words with their meaningsโ€”from all that and a bag of chips to as if!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Grab it here

๐Ÿ“บ Game #2: 90โ€™s Trivia Night

Test your friends on 90โ€™s pop cultureโ€”from the best TV shows (Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) to the biggest fads (Tamagotchis, Beanie Babies).

๐ŸŽฒ Game #3: โ€œName That 90โ€™s Tuneโ€

Play the first 5-10 seconds of a 90โ€™s song and see who can guess it first!

Use a mixtape or Spotify playlist to keep it authentic.

๐Ÿ‘— Game #4: 90โ€™s Fashion Contest

Encourage guests to dress up in their best 90โ€™s outfits.

Award prizes for Best Dressed, Most Ridiculous Outfit, or Most Authentic Look.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Bonus Game: Have a Dance-Off to 90โ€™s hits like Macarena, Vogue, and Everybody (Backstreetโ€™s Back)!

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๐ŸŽ‰ Step 5: Send Guests Home with 90โ€™s Party Favors!

Donโ€™t let the fun end at the partyโ€”send guests home with totally nostalgic party favors!

๐ŸŽ Mini Tamagotchis (Yes, they still sell them!)

๐ŸŽ Slap Bracelets & Mood Rings

๐ŸŽ Mixtape USB Drive (filled with 90โ€™s music)

๐ŸŽ Polaroid Party Pics from the night

๐Ÿ”ฅ Bonus Idea: Give them a printable copy of the โ€œDo You Know 90โ€™s Slang?โ€ game as a keepsake!

Letโ€™s Get This Party Started! ๐ŸŽถ

Throwing a 90โ€™s-themed party is all about bringing back those nostalgic vibesโ€”from the music and the food to the games and the outfits. With these ideas, your guests will be saying โ€œBooyah!โ€ all night long!

๐Ÿ’พ Want to add some extra fun to your party? Donโ€™t forget to grab my "Do You Know 90โ€™s Slang?" printable game! Itโ€™s an instant download, perfect for parties, game nights, or just testing your friendsโ€™ 90โ€™s knowledge.

90s slang game

๐Ÿ‘‰ Get your copy here

Tag your 90โ€™s-loving friends and start planning! Whatโ€™s your #1 favorite 90โ€™s memory? Drop it in the comments! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ“ผ

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My name is Veronica and I am pretty much recording all of my family parties. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

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My name is Veronica and I am pretty much recording all of my family parties. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

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