We cordially request the pleasure of your company at the Embassy of France for a gala celebration of music and dancing along with a grand feast featuring the finest gathering of traditional French and nouveau cuisine restaurants in DC. Experience an unforgettable celebration at the French Embassy and dance the night away with us to celebrate the birth of French democracy and the longstanding friendship between the US & France!
Bastille Day Gala Celebration at the Embassy of France!
~ A grand French feast of music, art, cuisine wine and dance! ~
~ Delicious food samplers~ Desserts ~ Open Bar ~ Dancing ~ Live Music ~
LAFAYETTE RETURNS TO AMERICA: JOIN US FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL EVENING
Bastille Day 2015 will celebrate “Lafayette returns to America” and the spirit of freedom the United States and France have shared, and owed to one another, for the last two centuries.
All guests must be 21 and over.
Come by yourself or with friends for your trip to France as you experience a magnificent Bastille Day Celebration. Start your evening with a glass of champagne or cocktails served at the open bar while perusing art and luxury items offered at the silent & online auctions. Stroll around the embassy's garden, enjoy live music, and dance the night away as you make new friends. Our Bastille Day Gala sold out each of the last 10 years-- reserve your tickets now!
Come savor a delectable buffet of mouth-watering creations — both classic French dishes and modern twists — with some of Washington’s most renowned chefs. This Parisian celebration will also include authentic French pastries and an open bar of French wine, spirits and bubbly.
The participation of the following restaurants and contributors is expected:
L’Académie de Cuisine – Africa Gold Beverages – Bastille Restaurant – La Bonne Bistro – Cafe du Parc at Willard Intercontinental – Central Michel Richard – Chez Billy Sud – Crunkcakes – Fourth Estate at the National Press Club – Filibuster – Garnier Thiebaut – Grey Goose Vodka – Ici Urban Bistro at Sofitel Lafayette Square – Moorenko’s Ice Cream – Nespresso – Panorama Baking Company LLC – Pâtisserie Poupon – Paul USA Inc. – Perrier Nestle Waters North America – Petits Plats – Ris Restaurant – Ronald Reagan International Trade Center –Stratford University – Silver Spoon – The Ritz-Carlton – Vinifrance Imports, Inc Olivier Daubresse Selections.
We have assembled a night of art, music, and culture encompassing period entertainment, live music, as well as a DJ spinning modern dance hits so you can dance the night away!
Dance, dance, dance the night away! Chelsey Green and the Green Project will showcase sultry vocals with innovative violin performances of contemporary favorites and memorable originals. This billboard charting recording artists are described as passionate, electrifying, and innovative. They will keep you on your feet all evening and later on the DJ Neekola will invite you to dance the night away!
Period entertainment will enchant you with an evening of music and dancing. You’ll meet costumed contemporaries of Lafayette as you mingle with other guests.
We will surprise you and transport you to a supremely elegant and romantic 18th century grand soiree!
Throughout the evening, patrons will revel in an intoxicating mix of live music, while enjoying cocktails served from the open bars and perusing the luxurious items in our silent and online auction!