A retirement party is a great opportunity to both celebrate the past and usher in the promise of the future.

Ensure that this chance is appreciated with the right setting, theme, and gifts for the retiree during the party.
Retirement party themes should seek to celebrate the career of the retiree, and to wish them well on the enjoyment of their newfound time. The ideas do not have to be extravagant or crazy in order to make a lasting impression with the retiree and friends. Sometimes the easiest ideas can be the best ones.

Focus on what the retiree did in his or her career to find a potential theme for the upcoming party.
If the retiree was an office manager, for instance, focus some gag gifts or part of the theme on paperwork and deadlines. The retiree will appreciate this kind of ironic humor.

If there are photographs available throughout the career of the retiree, make a slideshow out of it and play it throughout the party.
This is an excellent way to uncover some memories, and show the retiree at all stages of their career.

One idea for gag gifts at a retirement party are things that don't work anymore, such as broken VCRs or alarm clocks.
Gag gifts are an excellent way to break the ice at a retirement party, and to keep the atmosphere relaxed. Although the retirement party should have memorable moments, it should also be enjoyable for both the retiree and the people in attendance.

A video created by the friends of the retiree is another great idea.
This is an excellent opportunity for friends and coworkers to make a statement about their time with the retiree, and the impact they had on the company.

Be sure to issue invitations to all the intended party guests, so that everyone is sure to attend.
If any special theme items are required from the guests, be sure to make that clear in any invitations that are issued. The topic of gifts should also be brought up with potential guests, so that are aware of what kind of gifts will be expected. Gag gifts are an excellent way to relax the crowd at a retirement party.

Above all, just be sure that guests know what kind of gifts they will be expected to bring along to the party.

Evan