Charities In 45 Cities To Host Oscar Parties

On February 24, charities nationwide will be celebrating the Academy Awards by hosting official Oscar parties and raising money via the Oscars Experience: Benefits program. The parties will feature a live broadcast of the 2013 Oscars, as well as “pick-the-winner” contests and a variety of other award ceremony-related activities. Charities will also receive official show programs and commemorative event posters.

"The Oscar Experience: Benefits is a natural extension of the philanthropic work the Academy does year-round," said Academy CEO Dawn Hudson in a press release. "We are thrilled to share a part of the Oscar experience with movie fans nationwide while supporting charities across the country."

Since 1994, the Academy has helped charities raise over $30 million for their causes.