Everybody loves getting loose at a party, but some people take it to the extreme. While most modern shindigs revolve around friends and family celebrating a big event, others take it to the next level. History is littered with people who have thrown some of the wildest parties ever recorded. While a game of beer pong might be the highlight of your next bash, these parties are full of sex, drugs, and good old fashioned rock and roll. The wildest parties are extravagant occasions where people indulge in all manner of substances and activities. 

From the ancient Egyptian Festival Of Drunkenness to Cardi B’s crazy 28th birthday celebrations, these are 11 of the wildest parties of all time. 

1. King Louis XIV Threw A Week-Long Celebration For His Lover

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King Louis XIV is the longest-serving monarch in history, so it makes sense that he threw a number of memorable parties during his reign. The most famous is the first party held at Versailles. It was known as the Pleasures of the Enchanted Isle. This week long event was touted as being a celebration for Louis the Great’s mom. But it was in fact thrown for his mistress Louise de la Vallière. King Louis XIV was a bit of a player who was known to have had many girlfriends on the side.

As was the custom at that time, guests dressed in elaborate costumes and were treated to all manner of spectacles. There was a recreation of Apollo’s chariot, a huge whale float, and horse races conducted on the grounds of the palace. Dancing and drinking were all part of the fun, with King Louie even showing off his moves. Things almost ended in disaster when stray fireworks hit a fake castle that had been built. It caught fire and almost burned down the real Versalles. Thankfully the fire was put out and the revelers continued enjoying the festivities.