Sister Dana Celebrates Mardi Gras Spirit with Oscars Watch Party

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Sister Dana Van Iquity, a member of the Krewe de Kinque social and fundraising club, is urging everyone to "Have a BALL at the OSCARS" at the largest LGBTQ watch party in the Bay Area for the 98th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15. The event at The Cafe in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood will feature costumed performers, drink specials, dancing, and a traditional Second Line Parade, with proceeds supporting the work of OPENHOUSE, which provides housing and community projects for aging LGBTQ seniors.

Why it matters

The Krewe de Kinque's annual Oscars watch party is a long-standing tradition that brings the LGBTQ community together to celebrate Hollywood's biggest night while also supporting a worthy cause. The event highlights the vibrant cultural life of San Francisco's Castro neighborhood and the city's enduring LGBTQ community.

The details

Krewe de Kinque, a social and fundraising club, is hosting its 23rd annual "Bal Masque" Oscars watch party at The Cafe in the Castro. The event will feature a huge wall of screens to follow the Oscars ceremony, as well as costumed performers, drink specials, and great music for dancing. Attendees can also participate in the club's traditional Second Line Parade led by the Grand Marshal, and the crowning of the newest Krewe de Kinque King and Queen.

• The 98th Annual Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
• The Krewe de Kinque Oscars watch party will run from 4-8 pm on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

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