Long before the age of social media ushered in a generation of perfectly "aesthetic" sad, beige birthday parties, the perfect soiree was as simple as a trip to McDonald's. With custom cakes, clown-branded party hats, and even the occasional appearance from famous faces like the Hamburgular, Miss Piggy, and even a Power Ranger, Maccas parties were truly ones for the books — just take a look at these instantly nostalgic snaps. 

From party games to "celebrity" cameos, here are 26 pics of what McDonald's birthday parties looked like starting in the 1970s.