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

Seashell, starfish, seahorse and beach decorations

Whether the scene is a tropical paradise set inland or a sandy beach by the ocean, an assortment of seashells and starfish should never be missing from your party decor. You can buy a mixed scoop of tiny shells or a pound of brightly colored horn or whelk seashells. You can use large, flat scallops to serve as garnishes 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 sprinkling of sand for a nice beach party theme.

One of the best ideas for decorating a table is a hurricane lamp made from wide 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 early.

Tiki Huts and Party Totem Poles

Of course, nothing speaks more of Hawaiian heritage than the scary 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 tiki totem poles and 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 out of bamboo and kerosene lamps.

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