Retirement parties are a great way to mark endings and new beginnings. Celebrating this occasion with colleagues who turned friends and stood by you through all highs and lows is something that does not happen everyday. The whole concept of retirement party becomes simple if a retirement party theme is selected. This way, the entire arrangement for the party becomes streamlined and one does not have to worry about what to wear and what kind of décor should be created. Read on to know about retirement party theme ideas.

* Consider the interests of the retiree. If he/she likes the sea, select a beach party theme. In case you are not quite sure about the interests, you can go for a simple theme like choosing a particular color as the theme of the party. Of course, it has to be the favorite color of the retiree!
* If you know what the retiree is going to pursue after retiring, go in for that theme. For instance, if the person is planning a trip around the world, plan a theme that includes different religions of the world or famous monuments of different countries.
* Keep a dress code according to the theme. Say if you are going to have a Wild West theme, ask your guests to come dressed in cowboy hats and boots. You can also ask them to prepare a speech in the honor of the retiree in the typical cowboy style.
* The food that you order should be in sync with the theme. If you have a Halloween theme, make sure you go in for food and drinks that look gross and have weird names.
* Plan some activities according to the theme. You could play Dumb Charades or Pictionary according to the theme you have chosen. These games are not just fun but can be adapted to any kind of theme party.