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Surprise 33rd birthday ?

I posted below about turning 33 in '11 but got no responses.  What would you make the theme for a surprise 33rd birthday?  I'm just not very creative when it comes to these things I'm afraid :(
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Re: Surprise 33rd birthday ?

  • The 33 in '11 kinda confused me -- is it just interesting because it's 3x11?

    If the guest of honor would be game for it, you could always "recreate" their third birthday party. Do childlike games and decorations. Something like a "forever young" theme.

    You could also turn "3 x 11" into a theme -- three flavors of cupcakes with eleven toppings; three types of booze with eleven mixers...

    33 isn't really a "milestone" birthday, so a theme party seems like it would be awkwardly insignificant unless you/your group traditionally throws theme parties for everything (which I'm totally for, you just didn't inidicate if this was the case...).

     

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  • The only thing of significance with 33 that I can think of is that is the age Jesus was when he was crucified...  You could go with a Last Supper Theme???  Not really sure what you are looking for since it isnt really a milestone like the pp mentioned.  What month is it in?  Maybe you could plan it around a holiday theme.

    Otherwise some fun "themes" for an adult bday party are toga party(roman theme), fiesta (mexican food, red chili decor), rock & roll, 80's Flashback, 30's Flashback, Casino Party, Disco Party.

    Ideas for invites: A Surprise Cheers to 33 Years (you can do this to any year really), Dans 21st (+12 years experience) Surprise Fiesta {insert any theme there}.  Once you pick a theme you can get a lot of help on this board with party ideas.

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  • Here is a link to a great beer tasting party.
    You could rent a luxury box at a sporting event and just invite a handful of people.
    Set up a paintball match for him and his buddies to recapture his youth.
    80's themed party
    Have a party at home with awesome food like a taco vendor, hot dog vendor or even a food truck.

  • I really can't think of anything significant about turning 33 in 2011. I mean, I guess because 33 is divisible by 11, but that's not really theme-worthy, IMO. But I think surprise parties are okay for any age, in fact, when they are not milestone BDs, I think they end up being more of a surprise. When you turn 33 or 27, you don't really expect people to make a big deal of it. So I would just have a great party with his closest friends and family, and ignore the mathematics of his age.
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