Margaret Josephs hosts ‘inclusive’ BravoCon bash with drag queens, ‘Housewives’ and more

Margaret Josephs knows how to kick off BravoCon with a bang — and a bump.

The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star teamed up with her longtime friend and Soirée co-founder Lexi Barbuto last week to host a star-studded celebration in Las Vegas, marking the debut of their non-alcoholic mocktail on the menu at The Vista Lounge inside Caesars Palace. 

The lively event, packed wall-to-wall with Bravolebrities, creators and fans of the duo’s chic beverage brand, served as an unofficial kickoff party for the Bravo-filled weekend.

The bash, thrown in partnership with Cameo, featured a glamorous activation from the celebrity-shoutout platform, a luxurious caviar bump bar and — naturally — endless pours of Soirée. 

Guests could sip the crisp mocktail on its own or spike it with their spirit of choice, making it one of the night’s most popular accessories. With Soirée now officially the first mocktail ever added to a Caesars venue menu in Las Vegas, the celebration doubled as a milestone moment for sober-curious Bravoholics and partygoers alike.

Reality stars flooded the room, turning the lounge into a BravoCon-adjacent playground. 

“Flipping Out” legend Jeff Lewis and partner Shane Douglas chatted with fans between sips, while “Shahs of Sunset” alums Reza Farahan and Mercedes “MJ” Javid — who will soon be starring in a new spinoff called “The Valley: Persian Style” — held court nearby. 

“Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” husbands Seth Marks, married to Meredith Marks, and John Barlow, spouse of Lisa Barlow, were also spotted mingling with creators and fellow attendees.

The Bravoverse was well-represented on the women’s side, too. “Below Deck” personality Kate Chastain, “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Alexis Bellino, “RHONJ” fan-favorite Jenn Fessler and Margaret’s own castmate Melissa Gorga all stepped out for the night, helping cement the party as one of the most coveted pre-BravoCon invites.

Top Bravo content creators — many of whom help drive the fandom year-round — filled out the crowd. Courtney and Mary from “Two Judgey Girls” were seen laughing in a corner booth, while Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam of “Watch What Crappens” documented the frenzy for their devoted listeners.

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Kiki Monique, Ryan Bailey, Danny Pellegrino and more digital favorites rounded out the energetic mix, making the event feel like a who’s-who of Bravo’s online universe.

Josephs tells Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” the night captured exactly what she and Barbuto wanted Soirée to represent as it makes its splashy Vegas debut.

“It was the perfect way to kick off BravoCon. Drag queens dancing, caviar bumping, and the mocktails flowing,” she says. “I love an inclusive celebration, and that’s why it’s so important to have Soirée in Vegas for people who don’t drink.”

With its blend of glamour, camp, and full-throttle Bravo energy — minus the hangover — Josephs’ over-the-top soirée proved that the best parties are the ones where everyone, drinkers and non-drinkers alike, can raise a glass.