An Oscar party is any of the several
parties
A party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, recreation, or as part of a festival or other commemoration or celebration of a special occasion. A party will often feature f ...
, usually held by entertainment-media corporations, immediately following the broadcast of the
Academy Awards
The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment ind ...
ceremony. Some sponsors, such as ''
Vanity Fair'', are known for holding such a party every year, and the influence of the sponsor can be roughly measured by the caliber of the
celebrities
Celebrity is a condition of fame and broad public recognition of a person or group as a result of the attention given to them by mass media. An individual may attain a celebrity status from having great wealth, their participation in sports ...
that attend their party. In recent years, many of these events have adopted a charitable theme, such as the
Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party.
External links
Let's Celeb Rate! At the Oscar Parties, a Chance to Rub Elbows -- and Eyeballs -- With the Stars
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Oscar Party 2015
Academy Awards
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