7 Winning Oscar Party Ideas

It's Academy Awards weekend, and all across California, people are planning events to celebrate the much-lauded Oscars.

Viewing parties are the rage for those of us who didn't have the dough to shell out for front row seats. But what should you serve and how should you decorate? The Oscars have a few ideas for fans of the 89th Academy Awards show.

Roll Out Your Own Red Carpet

Red accents and an impromptu photo booth can help capture that "Red Carpet" feeling for your guests. Check your local Party Supply Store for some added Hollywood sparkle like cut out gold stars for your own "walk of fame."

Felt runners are available at most party supply stores and can really add that special feeling for guests walking up to your door.

I'm Ready For My Closeup, Mr. DeMill

Make your own Oscars Party Photo Booth.

Use a dramatic backdrop of silver and gold fringe, or create Polaroid Frame out of poster boards. Guests can dress up a their favorite star, wear their finery and flaunt rhinestone gems and feather boas for your Instagram worthy party pictures.

Visit your favorite party supply or dollar store to load up on props for your photo booth, and let the cameras fly for your Oscar Party Paparazzi.

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Decorations That Pop

Cover your tables and corners with flower arrangements that really pop. Consider purchasing Dollar Tree Popcorn Boxes, and filling them with stems of white and yellow carnations. The bright blossoms become your "popcorn" and bring smiles from all who see them.

Red tablecloths and gold, black and white accents from napkins to paper plaes will make a stunning setting.

Remember those helium ballons in the shape of gold stars bunched by the door will tell everyone where the party is.

Greet Guests With Award Winning Fare

Consider the feeling you want your guests to enjoy, whether that of a movie theater screening room, with aromas of fresh popped popcorn, and boxes of your favorite movie candy to foods that celebrate the locations and eras of the films up for awards.

Combine the two in Target.com's idea of sweet and savory treats, served in Champagne glasses.

Pure Wow suggests fun-named treats such as: Hidden Fritters (Hidden Figures), La La Lasagna (La La Land) or Manchester by the Caesar Salad (Manchester by the Sea).

For your favorite award winning drinks, consider these handcrafted with this year's feature films in mind. From the "City of Stars" inspired by "La La Land," to the "NASAngria," inspired by "Hidden Figures," find out how to mix and pour these drinks for your party guests.

And The Oscar Goes To... Games.

Keep your guests (or your family) engaged with some Oscar Winning games.

Pure Wow has created a 2017 Oscar ballot for you to keep track of who won what. Print out copies for each guest, and even do a pre-party vote! They also have provided 2017 Oscar Bingo game Cards to see who gets cut off by music, cries on stage, or gets bleeped.

See who chose the most winners, and present your guest with the most "right" guesses with an award statuette of their own (Available at places such as Party City.)

Best Song

When the show runs long, and it will, consider joining in your own Academy Awards, Oscar Performances. Sing Karaoke to the Best Songs and see how your family and friends rate! Break out that La La Land soundtrack, or grove to the Trolls...and Justin Timberlake...

Just Desserts

End your party with something sweet -- such as delicious marshmallow topped cupcakes...once again, popcorn themed, of course.

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Enjoy the Oscars in 2017 and revel in great food, drinks, festive decor and fun.

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