For those of us whose invitation to the Oscars was mysteriously lost in the mail, Tampa Theatre’s 18th annual Hollywood Awards Night returns to Tampa’s majestic movie palace on Sunday, Feb. 26 to bring the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards to Downtown Tampa.
Come celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night of the year with a Red Carpet Reception and VIP watch party for the live telecast of the 89th annual Academy Awards on the big screen.
The Hollywood Awards Night Red Carpet Reception begins at 7 p.m. on Franklin Street under the historic marquee. And after a limo ride around the block courtesy of long-time event sponsor Skyline Limousines, guests – encouraged to wear a movie-themed costume or a Hollywood glamour-inspired outfit – will walk the red carpet past adoring fans and paparazzi, rub shoulders with costumed characters representing Hollywood’s biggest bigwigs, pose for a picture with a living award “statue,” and chat with “Roan Jivers” about who they’re wearing.
Inside, there will be games, prizes, free popcorn and soda, hair and makeup touch-ups with stylists from Paul Mitchell the School, the Oscars Red Carpet Live pre-show on the big screen, and a cash bar. ABC’s live coverage of the Academy Awards begins at 8:30 pm and guests who stay until the Best Picture is announced at the end of the telecast will enjoy doughnuts and coffee in the lobby.
And for those guests who demand an even more exclusive experience, a limited number of 'Backstage Pass' tickets will be available for the first time ever this year, granting VIP access to the Tampa Theatre Green Room and a spread of complimentary appetizers, beer, wine, and signature cocktails until 11 pm.
General admission tickets are $20 per person ($15 for members) and 'Backstage Pass' tickets are $75 per person ($70 for Tampa Theatre members). Group tickets for parties of four or more are also available for $15 per person. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the historic Tampa Theatre Box Office and online. Connect and obtain your tickets here, Hollywood Awards Night at the Tampa Theater
