30th birthday party

[lillylemon]

How common is it for people to have a 30th birthday party. I didn't have one for my 18th or 21st so was thinking about one for my 30th but they don't seem too common

[vodkancoke]

I had one. I have been to many 30th birthday parties. I guess it depends on the person, not everyone likes parties.

[Hopkirk]

Many 30 year olds are too knackered to party, with young babies.

[ummmm]

My sister had one...great party. I've never had one, not my thing.

[RATTER15]

I celebrated my 18th, not bothered since, I hate being the focus of attention at parties etc!

[Ratty2E]

Surely you can have a party for any birthday you want. If you want to throw a party then do it. As far as I know there are no laws to say you can only do things other people do. Oh and Happy birthday.

[Eve.]

If you want a party, have a party :) Celebrate your birthday how you want, especially if it means something more special to you.

I went out for a nice meal with friends for mine, saying that I usually do for birthdays but it felt a bit more special for my 30th.

I know a few people who have celebrated their 30th with more significance, just done something a bit more special than usual.

[flicrat]

Go for it girl! In "the old days" (!) we never celebrated the 'o' birthdays, but if you want to, it sounds fun. I am 75 this autumn and am wondering whether to have a party. Should probably wait till I'm 80, but that seems SUCH a long way off.....

[ethandron]

I think they're very common, we've been to a fair few, seems to be the thing these days to have a big bash for your 30th, a bit like a 21st used to be.

[Infomaniac]

Any excuse for a party is good as far as I am concerned.