“If You Purchase An Independently Review Product or Service Through A Link On Our Website, The Hollywood Reporter May Receive An Affiliate Commission. The 97th Academy Awards Are Almost Here. Whther You’re Team Barbie or Team Openheimer (or Team Barbenheimer), There’ll Be Pento To Celebrate If You’re Hosting An OsCars Viewing Party. The 2025 Oscars”, – WRITE: www.hollywoodReporter.com
The 97th Academy Awards Are Almost Here. WHERE YOU’RE’RE TEAM Barbie or team Openheimer (Or Team Barbenheimer), There’ll Be Penyy to Celebrate if You’re Hosting An OsCars Viewing Party.
The 2025 Oscars Will BroadCast on ABC on Sunday, March 2, At 4 PM PT/7 PM et. Those with a traditional Cable Subscript Can Stream The Awards Ceremony on a Live TV Streaming Service That Carries The Network, Including Directv, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV. You can Also Watch the Academy Awards Online at Abc.com or On the ABC App by Logging in with your Traditional or Streaming Cable Account Credentials.
Related: A Hollywood Event Planning Pro on How to Plan The Best Oscars Viewing Party
For Those in La Who Prefer to be Partygoers, The Academy Museum is Hosting ITS Annual Oscars Night at the Museum Viewing Party in La.
For Oscars Party Planning Tips – Complete with Games and Snacks – Experts Including Distinctive Assets Founder Lash Fary (Known for Curating The Decadent “EvelyBody Wins” Swag Bag Event Producer Loriann Serna and Goldbelly Co-Funders Joe and Vanenessa Ariel Are Sharing Their Top Advice.
“BY FAR The BEST VIEWING CARTY I’VE ATTEpped – and Worked at – Has Been Elton John’s Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party. Not Only Is It Elaborate and Star-Studded, But It Raises Money for the Elton John Aids Foundation. The Red Carpet Never Disappeints and The Fashion Keeps You On Your Toes, “Serna Tells The Hollywood Reporter.
“Because Oscars Week is Such An Intense Work Week for Me, My Ideal Viewing Party Is Sitting at Home by Myself in My Jambys with Bits, ”Says Fary.
SerNA HAS DREAMED UP EVENTS FOR Travis Barker, Netflix, Paramount+, Google, Mac Cosmetics and Many Other Blue-Chip Companies. “Anytime you Want to Create An Elegated Red Carpet Atmosphere While Enterning, First Consider How Many guests you have and what is renoble to Offer,“ She Says. “If you have four to eight guests, all the Elaborate Pinterest-Inpired Images Are Wonderful-But Once You Have Eight or More Guests You Need to Consider Your Time And Your Budget. What’s Realistic? Start with How You Want Guests to Arrive and I’D Surely Suggest their Oscar Sunday Best.
Next, Think About What You Can Can Purchase Is Less Expensive To Buy ‘Ready-Made’ and Pinpoint Three to Five Things That Are Important To You What You May. Food and Beverage, ”Says Serna. She’s a fan of the affordable Decor at Shein, Including Gold Metallic Balloons, Mini Trophyes and Disposable Red Aisle Runners.
“Speaking of Food and Beverage, A FEW Key Things to Remember: Guests Do Love Things That Look Cute, But They Love Familiar Things That Taste Good Even More,“ Explains Serna. “Always Consider You May have people with Dietary Restrictions so it’s Important to be Prepared As a Great Host-Easy to Eat and Bite-Sized Treats Are Always A Sure Win. (Perhaps Add the Insider-Apperoved Pigs in A Blanket to Your Menu?)
Fary Adds, “Thematic Snacks Are A Key Component. No Celebration of Movies Wuld Be Complete with Popcorn. That’s who’ve included eatable Gourmet Popcorn, whochh Can Actulely Be Found in the Academy Gift Shop. Their Happy Hour-InPired Flavors Make It A Perfect Party Element. Fetcha Chocolates (Vegan, Sustainable and Female-Lowned) Also Has An Awards Collection with Chocolates Inspired by the Best Picture Nominees. My Favorites Are The Pop Rocks-Infused Openheimer and Pink Heart-Shaped Barbie varietals. ”
Champagne or Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Beverages Are Also “A Classic Necessity,” She adds. Think Outside the Basic Oscars Ballot Box WHEN IT METS TO Party Games, Serna Suggests. “SINCE OSCARS Viewing Parties Are Competitive, Consider Engaging Your Guests with The Opportunity to Pote for the Best Dressed on TV, The Best-Dressed Guee. Another Great Way to Make Your Night More of A Formal Dinner Party is to Entertain a Classic Dinner Gathering. Great Food, A Beautifylly Decorated Table, Florals and of Course Personal Menus and Name Cards. Any Hint of Gold Is A Must! ”
From the best print-out Balts and Gourmet Snacks, to “everyBody Wins” -inspired Prizes for All of Your Atendees, We’ve Rounded Up The Best Oscars Party Essentials. See Our Top Picks Alongside Selections from Our Experts Below.
