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The big 4-0 is a birthday most people live to forget, but if you are throwing an over-the-hill birthday bash for a friend or family member, there are lots of great ideas out to insure that their 40th birthday is unforgettable. Here are some classy and fun ideas to get you in your party-planning grove.

Casino Night. This is a great theme, especially if you and your friends like to play cards or enjoy going to a casino. You can make the invitations look like $100 bills or large poker chips. Encourage all your friends to dress in their finest, and you can serve cocktails and finger foods. You may even consider hiring someone who knows how to deal black jack and Texas hold’em . You can have a buy in and play for cash, or you can just play for fun! However, you and your friends would feel the most comfortable doing it.
The Way We Were. The best way to do it is to have the party center around the era when your friend or family member was born or was a teenager during. If they were born in the 70’s, you can have a 70’s theme birthday party. If they were a teen during the 80’s, why not consider an 80’s themed party? Be sure to have lots of pictures and maybe even show their favorite movie from that era. This theme is guaranteed to have everyone laughing or reminiscing from start to finish.
Game Show Party. What’s your friend or family member’s favorite game show? Why not center a party on that? This is a great theme, because a lot of your favorite game shows are available for purchase in board game form. You can send out invitations that say, “You’re invited to be a constant on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ in honor of Lisa’s birthday!” Your friends and family are guaranteed to jump all over the chance to win cool prizes and celebrate your loved one.
Tribute Band Birthday Party. A great idea is to rent out a local restaurant, hall, or function center and book a tribute band that plays the music of your friend’s favorite 70’s or 80’s band. There are lots of tribute bands that play in honor of bands like ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, or the Beatles. If you aren’t sure how to book them, call up some of your local bars/pubs and see if they know of any tribute bands that play in your area regularly. This will be a fantastic opportunity for you to enjoy some good music and celebrate your friend.
The Gift That Keeps Giving Party. This is a great party theme for the friend that has everything. Have your friend choose their favorite charity, and if they don’t have a charity they give to frequently then maybe you could suggest one like Ronald McDonald House, Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Make A Wish Foundation, or The American Red Cross. After you decide on a charity, you can throw a traditional birthday party but invite all of your guests to bring a monetary donation that will go to your friend’s selected charity. You may even consider providing pamphlets and information about the charity your friend or family member has chosen and maybe decorate using the color that signifies awareness for that particular illness or need.