Palm Springs, CA

In celebration of the 97th annual Academy Awards, TRIO Restaurant in Palm Springs will host their thirteenth annual “Hollywood’s Biggest Night” Oscar party to benefit AAP – Food Samaritans at 3:30 pm on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The glittering evening will include TRIO’s signature ‘orange carpet’ arrivals featuring dynamic hostess and local celebrity, Bella da Ball. The Oscars^® pre-show and awards presentations will be viewed on large screens throughout the restaurant. The awards broadcast begins at 4:00 PM.

“It’s widely regarded as the best Oscar Night event in Palm Springs, and special to me because it benefits AAP – Food Samaritans, a charity that is close to my heart, said Tony Marchese, owner of TRIO and chairman of the AAP board of directors. “It’s also a great value. A magical evening of festive dining, cocktails, and the greatest awards show on earth. Starting with the Hollywood-style greeting as guests walk our celebrated orange carpet, the energy in the room is electric.”

Tickets for Hollywood’s Biggest Night start at $150 per person for bar seating (limited availability), $200 for general seating, and $250 for VIP/premium seating (also limited availability). All guests will receive a prix-fixe multi-course dinner, well drinks, wine, and champagne.Tickets may be purchased in advance at aapfoodsamaritans.org or bycalling 760-325-8481.

“TRIO is the best place in the Valley to experience the magic and excitement of Oscar night,” said Mark Anton, CEO/Executive Director of AAP – Food Samaritans. “Their exceptional staff makes everyone feel like an A-list celebrity, and we are extremely grateful that AAP – Food Samaritans is once again the beneficiary of this entertaining and highly anticipated event.”

Now in its 34th year of service to the community, AAP – Food Samaritans remains dedicated to providing nutritional support to improve the quality of the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, helping those who are facing food insecurity. For more information, please call 760-325-8481 or visit aapfoodsamaritans.org.