The 90s Con afterparty was as hot as 98 degrees!
PEOPLE hosted the official 90s Con afterparty Saturday night in Hartford, Connecticut, in association with That’s4Entertainment, after a day of celebrating all aspects of ’90s fly — from butterfly clips to Dunkaroos.
Drew Lachey and Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees performed at the event, proving they can still make people swoon with their hit ballads “I Do (Cherish You)” and “Because of You.”
Disney legend Jodi Benson, the first princess to be in fashion in the 90s after voicing Ariel in the Little Mermaidalso took partygoers back in time, performing the film’s hit ballad “Part of Your World.”
Drew Lachey (left) and Jeff Timmons at the 90s Con event.
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He honored the fans at the event with an appearance Step by step star Jason Marsden, whose wife Christy embraced the party theme in a Pokémon shirt and acid-washed jeans.
Sabrina the teenage witch star Jenna Leigh Green, who played unforgettable villain Libby Chessler, judged a fan karaoke competition alongside ’90s heartthrob Andrew Keegan.
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Andrew Keegan attends 90s Con.
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And when patrons weren’t singing their hearts out to their favorite ’90s hits, they were treated to songs spun by Rockstar DJ Tre.
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Jodi Benson speaks at 90s Con.
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The party was part of PEOPLE’s 50th anniversary celebration.
On Sunday morning, PEOPLE also hosted an “And the Award Goes to…” panel featuring Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon and Mira Sorvino, moderated by PEOPLE Editor-in-Chief Wendy Naugle.
PEOPLE will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a 90s Afterparty featuring the stars of 98 Degrees
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Jason Marsden and Christy Marsden pose at 90s Con.
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“We are very excited to partner with PEOPLE for both the afterparty and the panel,” said 90s Con co-founders Christina Figliolia and Liliana Kligman.
“They’ve been a huge supporter of 90s Con since launch and have cheered us on along the way. Congratulations on 50 years of star-studded coverage,” they continued, adding: “Here’s to more laughs, glam and unforgettable celebrity stories.”
Naugle emphasized why it is so important to celebrate the decade.
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Jenna Leigh Green at 90s Con.
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“The ’90s was a decade of transformation in film, music, television and culture,” she said. “As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, PEOPLE is thrilled to team up with 90s Con to revisit some of those decade-defining moments and catch up with our favorite stars.”
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Jeff Timmons at 90s Con.
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The ’90s conference kicked off Friday and is running events at the Connecticut Convention Center through March 17.
This year the event once again brought together actors from the series including 7. heaven, Boy Meets World, Dawson’s Creek, Hey Man, Full House, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Step by step.
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