Vanilla Ice Hosts National Geographic Channel's "Throw Back Thursday"

National Geographic Channel today announced it will kick off July Fourth weekend with the ultimate '90s #TBT ("Throw Back Thursday") party.

Hosted by Vanilla Ice aka Robert Van Winkle, the all-day event will take place Thursday, July 3, at The Sloppy Tuna in Montauk, N.Y., and will celebrate the premiere of National Geographic Channel's miniseries event: The '90s: The Last Great Decade? narrated by Rob Lowe and airing July 6-8 at 9 p.m.

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The event will transport partygoers back to a time when the world made new "Friends"; everyone danced the Macarena; and Dylan and Brenda ruled the school.
Partygoers are encouraged to embrace their inner Gen-Xer by coming dressed in costume -- let Zach Morris and Kelly Kapowski, the Spice Girls or even Nirvana be your inspiration! Prizes will be awarded for those who prove their style is "da bomb." The event will also feature a VIP meet and greet with host Vanilla Ice aka Robert Van Winkle and a live party set by DJ Rob Vee.

Nostalgic for a time when smartphones were nonexistent and the Spice Girls ruled the radio waves? Additional party features include a life-size Jenga; '90s giveaways and raffle prizes including N64, Furbys and Super-Soakers; nonstop '90s music; Gameboy-shaped ice luge; and a themed photo booth.

Attendees are encouraged to share their experience at the event on social media using the hashtag #natgeo90s.

National Geographic Channel has also joined forces with The Free Ride, a company that provides free shuttle rides to beachgoers in the Hamptons and the New Jersey shore. Each of the four cars will be outfitted with '90s wraps and a video iPad inside to play content from the miniseries event.

The cars will run from Monday, June 16, through Wednesday, July 9. The Hamptons route includes Southampton and Easthampton; the Jersey Shore route includes Asbury Park.