How to Plan a Service Award Anniversary Party With a 1970s Theme
- 1). Choose a venue for the anniversary party. The venue should have ample room for seating and tables as well as a dance floor.
- 2). Hire a DJ with a wide collection of music from the 1970s. The era is widely known for disco music and dancing, so disco music should be heavily featured in the play list.
- 3). Decorate the room with 1970s themed items, but connect them to the military whenever possible. For example, scatter bean bag chairs around the room for 1970s-style seating, but choose bean bag chairs that are camouflage or in the colors of red, white and blue.
- 4). Arrange for a podium or microphone where individuals close to the person celebrating the service anniversary can give speeches and toasts in her honor. Drape the podium in tie-dye fabric to incorporate the 1970s theme.
- 5). Hang posters depicting soldiers from the 1970s era in period-appropriate military uniforms.
- 6). Hang a disco ball from the ceiling, and scatter lava lamps around the room for 1970s-style lighting.
- 7). Encourage guests to wear clothes from the 1970s, such as bell bottoms and tie-dye clothing.
- 8). Design the award presented to the honoree with a 1970s theme. For example, present him with a disco ball colored like an American flag in red, white and blue. You could also perch an eagle or an American flag on top of a lampshade as a 1970s service-themed award.