The Event Is Sold Out – Tickets
Are Not Available At The Door!
An Evening of Masquerade Awaits! All YOU need is an Exotic mask with a Tuxedo, an Evening gown or a Vintage Costume to join us for an evening of elegance, intrigue, mystery & dancing at the Embassy of Finland, one of the most beautiful and sought after Embassies in Washington DC on a magical autumn evening in November!
VIP guests: private champagne networking reception with Guests of Honor, piano music, savory hand-passed hors d'oeuvres made by the Embassy chef, preview of Silent Auction.
General admission guests: delicious dinner buffet, open bar with award winning wines.
Masqueraders dance to a tasteful collection of Ballroom, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Swing, & Latin melodies by Burnett Thompson and the New Columbia Orchestra and popular dance hits during band breaks. Delectable Desserts, Coffee and Dancing conclude the evening.
An attractive assortment of goods and services will be available at our Silent Auction. Please be generous as we are supporting the victims of Hurricane Ivan, Frances & Tropical Storm Jeanne this year.
PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR:
Please, see the pictures from our 2003 Masquerade Ball and 2002 Masquerade Ball. You can also read the TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS BALL
HONORARY INVITED GUESTS:
- Ambassador of Finland
- Ambassador of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
- Ambassador of Antigua & Barbuda
- Ambassador of Barbados
- Ambassador of Belize
- Ambassador of the Dominican Republic
- Ambassador of Republic of Haiti
- Ambassador of Jamaica
- Ambassador of Grenada
- Ambassador of Guyana
- Ambassador of Saint. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Ambassador of St. Lucia
- Ambassador of St. Kitts & Nevis
DINNER MENU:
- Gravlax, mustard-garlic sauce
- Beetroot salad
- Caesar salad
- Roasted chicken breasts, Salsa Rosa-sauce
- Carving station with beef tenderloin, rolls, mayonnaise, horseradish sauce and mustard
- White wine poached salmon
- Vegetable rice risotto
- Assortment of bread and butter
- Assortment of cheese (Brie, Gorgonzola, Muenster, Swiss), crackers
- Chocolates display
- Cloudberry short cake
- Layered fruitcake
- Coffee and tea
SPONSORSHIPS and DONATIONS:
If you or company is interested in sponsorship opportunities or contributions to the silent auction please contact Aki. If you’re interested in making a Silent Auction Contribution, please contact Shenaz
ATTIRE:
Ball Gown or Tux with a mask, vintage attire, or a formal costume, such as from the Renaissance era, 1800's, 1920's, etc.
WHERE:
The Embassy of Finland
3301 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036 (see the map)
PARKING:
Limited Street Parking Available. We encourage the guests to take a taxi or limousine service.PROGRAM:
| 7:30 PM | VIP Admission & Champagne Reception with Piano Music |
| 8:30 PM | General Admission |
| 8:55 PM | Welcome Speech |
| 9:00 PM | Dancing Begins to the music of Burnett Thompson and the New Columbia Orchestra |
| 1:00 AM | Ball Concludes |
| Silent Auction open till 11.00PM. |
COST/TICKETS:
The Event Is Sold Out – Tickets Are Not Available At The Door!
MASKS:
For your convenience, we will be providing an assortment of masks that will be available for purchase at the following Euronet International events: Scandinavian Party, Euro-Brazilian Halloween Dance Party and at the beginning of the Masquerade ball at the Embassy of Finland.
MASK CONTEST:
Best Male Mask, Best Female Mask, Couple with Best Matching Masks. Enter contest by making a donation to the "Hurricane Relief Effort" fund by cash, check, or credit card. Contestants will be judged based on crowd applause and SURPRISE prizes will be given to winners.
