11 Perfect Party Ideas to Celebrate the Oscars

The Oscars: an event for awarding actors for their inspirational roles in fabulous films, and the perfect excuse for throwing a glitzy and glamorous party to spend time with friends. Watching all the fun on screen doesn’t mean you can’t have some glam fun of your own! Throw an ultimate Oscars party and you might just be awarded “hostess of the year” by your friends! Here are some inspirational ideas to get you started…drum roll, please!   Backdrop What’s an Oscars party if you don’t have a backdrop for your friends to show off your amazing party? Gold balloons are incredibly easy to set up for a backdrop. This example really creates an Oscars feel. You can also use crepe paper and fringe it to give it some texture. Hang the crepe paper garlands long ways from your ceiling to the floor for a dramatic look.

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  Bubbly Dress up your champagne or sparkling grape juice to really make the décor pop! Choose from tons of glitter colors to match the rest of your theme.

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Add some fun stirrers to give it pizzazz!

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  Snacks Not just any snacks will do! You’re throwing an Oscars party, so fancy snacks that won’t be a mess are ideal for the special occasion. Easy eats like finger foods will keep the mingling going rather than having everyone bunch up in a long line for food.

• Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese: easy eating and filling.

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•  Miso Butter Shrimp: simple finger food that’s very delicious.
•  Ricotta Crostinis: there are so many variations you could do! You could do sweet and savory options to appeal to everyone.

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• Old Fashion Styled Popcorn: It’s simply popcorn, but how it’s presented makes a difference. Plus, popcorn is an essential for watching movies and the Oscars!
• Oscar Award Cookies: Talk about themed and yummy at the same time! The perfect sweet recipe for the Oscars.

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Accessories Spruce up your party by making marquee letters! Go super theme oriented by spelling out “Oscars” or do something you can use later like “Cheers” or “Hello.”

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If you’re looking for marquee letters without the bulbs as a last minute idea, this red marquee letter sign is a great example because it’s made of cardboard letter shaped boxes that you can purchase from your local craft store. Add some round white stickers for the bulb effect and voila!

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Bunting is also a great way to dress up plain white walls for the occasion. Easy to make and could work for many occasions! Go with something modern like geometric shapes or tassels!

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The Oscars are a great opportunity for celebrating with friends and a perfect excuse to get fancy! Try these ideas out and you could be awarded “Best Hostess!”