The Armageddon Ball
"Party Like There's No Tomorrow"

Here are some ideas we've developed for a large, low budget Y2K party.  We hope you can use some of them for your own party.

Setting:  Our party will be on a large ranch overlooking the ocean.  We're expecting about 200 people.  Most of the activities will take place inside a large (40' X 80') party tent heated by three tent heaters.  Weather permitting, we'll do some activities outdoors.

Accommodations:   Most guests will park RVs on the ranch close to the tent.  The site has water, electricity, a small house, a barn, and a bunkhouse on it.  We'll bring in some portapotties and a generator (in case the power goes out).

Theme:  Highlights of the Second Millennium

Food:  We're providing a spit-roasted pig.  Guests will bring food and drinks to share.

Decorations

Lighting

Schedule (subject to change according to the mood of the crowd):

 

Time	Activity
2 to 3	Holy Grail Treasure Hunt
3 to 5	Millennial Warriors Competition
5 to 6	Watch sun set on second millennium.  Put on costumes* and get ready for dinner.
6 to 7	Medieval feast
7 to 8	Inquisition Game Show
8 to 8:30	Dancing
8:30 to 8:45	Light bonfire, burn effigy.
8:45 to 9	Unusual Talent Show
9 to 9:30	Dancing
9:30 to 10	Karaoke
10 to 10:30	Limbo Contest, Dancing
10:30 to 10:45	Self-Flagellation Contest
10:45 to 11	Sumo Wrestling Competition
11 to 11:45	Dancing
11:45 to 12	Watch Y2K Countdown Coverage on TV.  Confetti/balloon drop from ceiling at midnight.  Fireworks afterwards.
9 a.m.	Pancake breakfast

* Guests are asked to dress like their favorite character of the second millennium.
 
 

© Lori Alden and Dede Kobervig, 1999.