Perfect party supplies for a Hawaii Five-O themed celebration.

During the 1970s, the elite force known as the Hawaii Five-O, headed by Detective Steve McGarett of the Honolulu State Police, captured the imagination of thousands of home viewers. Today, a new generation of television audiences are discovering the thrill of seeing the rebirth of this famous team as they solve a challenging case in every episode. For all the fans of the old and new versions of Hawaii Five-O, a celebration with a similar theme would be great during the holidays, at a birthday, or for a summer house party. Check out the following ideas for Hawaiian Tiki and Luau party supplies.

Seashell, starfish, seahorse and beach decorations

Whether the scene is an inland tropical paradise or a sandy beach by the ocean, a variety of seashells and starfish should never be missing from your party décor. You can buy a mixed scoop of tiny shells or a kilo of brightly colored horn or whelk seashells. You can use large, flat scallops to serve as side dishes during meals. You can also choose from white clams, snails and spiked shells as card holders. You can add mini starfish to the party invitation along with a sprinkle of sand for a nice beach party theme.

One of the best table decoration ideas is a hurricane lamp made from tall rum glasses. Fill them with a couple of inches of sand. Decorate with small seashells and mini starfish before placing a candle in the center. Make sure the edge of the glass is higher than the candle to prevent the breeze from killing the flame first.

Tiki huts and party totem poles

Of course, nothing speaks more to Hawaiian heritage than the terrifying totem pole faces we often see at cultural sites. Adorning sculptures, vases, and traditional masks, these grotesque images are both an artistic expression and a symbol of the natives’ reverence for their gods. Decorate your party venue with totem poles and tiki statues. Choose cardboard cutouts or plastic tiki images to set the scene. Sunken tiki backdrops and tiki hut accessories are also available for instant wall decorations. As for the real thing, tiki torches are easy to make with bamboo and kerosene lamps.

Typically, a Hawaiian luau would have leis or grass skirts for the guests to wear. A Frangipani hair clip for women is also a good idea. A coconut or pineapple cut in half could contain a cocktail juice like Four Seasons. Some partygoers like to drink beer. Then wrap a little grass skirt around the bottles as decoration.