PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR:

Please, see the pictures from our 2004 Masquerade Ball, 2003 Masquerade Ball and 2002 Masquerade Ball. You can also read the TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS BALL

 

YOU are cordially invited to an evening of elegance, mystery & dancing at the Embassy of Finland, one of the most beautiful and sought after Embassies in Washington DC on a magical fall evening in September!

FEATURES:

  • Open Premium Bar Service
  • Award Winning Barboursville Wines
  • Delicious Dinner Buffet by the Executive Chef of the Ambassador of Finland
  • Delectable Desserts
  • Mysterious Masqueraders
  • Silent Auction Benefiting HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
  • Dancing to Big Band Entertainment by Burnett Thompson & The New Columbia Swing Orchestra (performing a lively collection of Ballroom, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Swing & Latin melodies with popular dance hits during band breaks).

INVITEES:

Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Area Embassy & Media Representatives.

GENERAL TICKETS (EARLY BIRD PRICE: $89):

Includes delicious dinner buffet, delectable desserts, premium open bar with award winning wines from Barboursville Winery. Silent Auction: Assortment of International Items! Admission Begins at 7:30PM.
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VIP TICKETS (EARLY BIRD PRICE: $129):

Includes a Champagne Reception with Piano compilations, Savory hand-passed hors d'oeuvres & Silent Auction preview. Exclusive Premium VIP Bar all night PLUS all the same features as the general ticket holders. Admission Begins at 6:30PM.
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GROUP TICKETS:

For Groups of 6 or more, REGULAR ADMISSION $79pp and VIP $119pp. Please, call at 703-863-1199

STUDENTS:

Limited Number of STUDENTS TICKETS at $69pp REGULAR ADMISSION. Please, call at 703-863-1199. Need to provide proof.

* Prices will increase as we reach a limit for the early bird tickets. Buy yours as soon as possible to secure your tickets before we sell out.

TICKETS and INFORMATION

Order tickets at Partyintelligence or by phone at 703-863-1199 (Aki)

This is a ticketless event. When you purchase a ticket, your name will be placed on the guest list for the event. Please, print the confirmation e-mail and present your ID at the registration.

SILENT AUCTION:

International Assortment of Items!

PROGRAM:

6:30 PM

VIP Admission & Champagne Reception with Piano Music & Silent Auction Preview

7:30 PM

General Admission

7:55 PM

Welcome Speech

8:00 PM

Dancing Begins to the music of Burnett Thompson and the New Columbia Orchestra

11:00 PM

Silent Auction Concludes

12:00 AM

Ball Concludes

VIP RECEPTION:

  • VIP Champagne & Selection of Premium Liquors
  • Smoked shrimp salad cocktails
  • Spinach cream cheese wheels
  • Gravlax cocktail sandwich
  • Grating ham-cheese sandwich

BUFFET:

  • Caesar salad
  • Shrimp salad
  • Pasta-pesto salad
  • Chicken satay, sweet-sour sauce
  • Cured salmon, mustard sauce
  • Roasted lamb, red wine gravy, green beans
  • Smoke salmon, potatoes grating
  • Fish-seafood paella
  • Assortment of bread and butter

DESSERT:

  • Assortment of Cheeses
  • Fruits
  • Crackers
  • Chocolate Charlotte Russe cake
  • Strawberry sauce
  • Finnish pancakes
  • Strawberry jam
  • whipped cream

ATTIRE:

Ball Gown or Tux with a mask, vintage attire, formal costume from the Renaissance era, 1800's, 1920's, etc.

DO I NEED A DATE?:

Our galas are attended by singles and couples alike so having a date is not required.

GETTING A MASK:

Limited number of masks will be available for sale at the registration desk at the Masquerade Ball. Other on-line stores that have interesting masks include:

Wearing a mask is not mandatory but strongly recommended. As you can see from the photos, most guests go out of their way to find an elegant mask to match their attire and personality.

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.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Contact Aki for more information or see Sponsorship Package

DONATIONS:

Contact Shenaz for more information or see Donors Package

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