Some kids have a knack for being hilariously original ― especially when it comes to birthday parties.
We asked the HuffPost Parents Facebook community for pictures of their children’s unusual birthday themes, and they certainly delivered. From the cakes to the decorations, these parents made their kids’ bizarre dreams come true.
Keep scrolling for some strange and hilarious birthday party themes from HuffPost Parents readers and other creative families.
Personal Injury Lawyer Morris Bart
Louisiana toddler Grayson Dobra celebrated his 2nd birthday with a Morris Bart-themed party — a nod to the personal injury lawyer whose ubiquitous television commercials have made him a fixture in Louisiana.
Costco
When Kimber Walker celebrated her 5th birthday, she commemorated the occasion with a Costco-themed party at her home.
Poop
When a Missouri mom named Rebecca asked her daughter, Audrey, how she’d like to celebrate her third birthday, the toddler had only one theme in mind: “poop.”
Geico
Carter rang in his 4th birthday with a Geico-themed party, complete with Geico centerpieces, pinwheels, signs and other decor. And of course, “The Gecko” was well represented.
"Golden Girls"
Jessica Lewis’ daughter Elisa has always loved “The Golden Girls,” so it made for the perfect birthday party theme.
"Nacho LIbre"
"My 2-year-old was obsessed with 'Nacho Libre.' She knew all the words. So of course she would have a 'Nacho Libre' party and wear a cape." -- Katy Davis Azanza
Target
Kara Cook’s son Parker loves Target so much, he celebrated his 7th birthday there with special red decor, face paint and a themed cake.
Duct Tape
"We did a duct tape party for my son's 11th birthday. I made him duct tape shorts his one brother asked for a sock one asked for a hat I made a dress for his sister party favors were mini duct tape. If it's duct tape you better believe my son will talk about it." -- Athena Bishop
The Black Eyed Peas
"My then-7-year-old, who is obsessed with the Black Eyed Peas, requested a Black Eyed Peas themed party." -- Janeth Villasenor-Coria
Ear
"My 6-year-old recently asked for an ear-themed party." -- Kelty Fisher
Elevator
"My son is obsessed with elevators, so for his 2nd birthday we had an elevator themed party and made him an elevator out of a cardboard box." -- Amber Walls Fosler
The Edmund Fitzgerald
"Our son wanted an Edmund Fitzgerald -- a freighter that sunk in Lake Superior in the '70s -- party for his 5th birthday. Actually he wanted a cake with both The Titanic and The Fitzgerald sinking. He loves them both. I told him we would go with the Fitz in happier times" -- Erica Salomon
Garbage
"My son was obsessed with garbage and recycling so we had his birthday party at the county landfill and recycling center. The kids made garbage trucks out of recycled materials and played games with garbage themes." -- Leslie VanDerven
Dentist
"My 4-year-old is obsessed with dentists and wanted a dentist birthday party" -- Kristin Wasson Krzywicki
Tornado
"My son has had some odd interests, from vacuum cleaners to lawn equipment to weather. Around age 4, he was obsessed with weather particularly EF5 tornadoes. This was the year he asked for a tornado birthday party and a tornado Halloween costume." -- Amy Franklin Allred
Purple Gorilla
"My son's 3rd birthday party was purple gorilla themed. His two favorite things were the color purple and gorillas, so naturally to him these should be combined. Made for quite a bit of Etsy searching and do-it-yourself work for mama." -- Jennifer R New
George Washington
"My son wanted a George Washington-themed birthday party for his 6th birthday" -- Jennifer Dennis Bindus
Dinosaurs and Mermaids
"My daughter's party theme wasn't quite as crazy, but it's still challenging to have dinosaurs and mermaids party." -- Jennifer Marino
Meerkats and Sunflowers
"Meerkats and sunflowers for my daughters 3rd birthday party this week." -- Emilie Davidson
Tim Burton
"Tim Burton -- A combination of all his films. Well almost." -- Mizh Boyd
Bugs
"My kid wanted a cockroach party, but we settled for bugs." -- Taylor Lyons
Emoji
"My daughter just had an emoji themed bday with the poop emoji being her favorite one haha." -- Dora Plancarte
Alexander Hamilton
"My 8-year-old wanted an Alexander Hamilton themed party. We had duals posters of the Constitution listened to the soundtrack from the play mock battles the other second graders were very confused." -- Amanda Burden
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