Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: Celebrate Mardi Gras with live New Orleans jazz sounds and dance the night away after swing dance lessons
Celebrate Mardi Gras with an evening traditional New Orleans jazz sounds performed by the Foggy Bottom Whomp-Stompers as you dance the night away. A partner or prior dance experience not needed to attend as the evening starts with swing dance lessons! Attend on your own or with friends to meet, network, and socialize with other International Club of DC members.

Event Date

Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Event Address

Ven at Embassy Row
2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington DC 20036

Requested Attire

Cocktail attire recommended. Mardi Gras inspired dressy attire encouraged!

Event Description

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Celebrate Mardi Gras with an evening traditional New Orleans jazz sounds performed by the Foggy Bottom Whomp-Stompers as you dance the night away. A partner or prior dance experience not needed to attend as the evening starts with swing dance lessons!

A complimentary glass of champagne is included with 7:00 PM admission tickets that include swing dance lessons at the beginning. Additional champagne, wine, and other drinks available for purchase at the bar. Guests arriving at 8:00 PM can purchase champagne and other drinks at the bar.

When you arrive for the event, please find us either in the lobby level or the downstairs Gallery. The event is expected to be presented inside the hotel.

Attend on Your own or with Friends
You are welcome to attend on your own and new members are especially welcome! This is a wonderful opportunity to network and socialize with other International Club of DC members as you make new friends. You are welcome to attend on your own or with friends and new members are especially welcome! 

A partner or prior dance experience not needed to attend, as we will show you how to swing dance to Mardi Gras music , even if you've never danced before!

 

           TICKETS           
All online ticket sales are final. We are unable to issue refunds for tickets purchased due to expenses incurred to present the event.

Event Agenda (May change)

7:00 PM
Admission for swing dance lessons

8:00 PM
Admission for the Mardi Gras .
Swing dance lessons expected to end around 8:10 PM. Celebrate Mardi Gras with an evening of dancing to traditional New Orleans jazz sounds performed by the Foggy Bottom Whomp-Stompers as you meet other ICDC members and make new friends.

10:30 PM
Event concludes

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

The Embassy Row Hotel is conveniently located at DuPont Circle just a block from Metro. Limited valet parking is also available on a first-come basis.

Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.

Event Notes

All Online Ticket Sales are Final. All attendees must be 21 and over.

No refunds will be offered due to a weather related event postponement but the amount paid can be applied towards any future event organized by us.
 
No refunds on tickets purchased for any reason, including adverse weather, severe storms, or government actions or health restrictions. In the event the event is postponed due to weather or other situation beyond our control, you can transfer your reservation towards attending any future similar event organized by the International Club of DC. No refunds will be offered due to a weather related event postponement but the amount you paid can be applied towards any future event organized by us.

If the event is restricted or postponed due to COVID, other pathogen, government guideline, mandate, or action, as well as any other factor beyond our control, any ticket purchased can be transferred to attend a future similar event organized by the International Club of DC.

While we do not expect government mandates which will require restrictions that may results in cancellation or restriction of capacity or other limitations which might affect the event, you agree that such possibility exists by purchasing a ticket. By purchasing a ticket, you agree that ticket reservations for the event will be transferred towards a future event in the event of government action beyond our control.

Since ticket processing fees as well as payments made to vendors and performers engaged for the gala are nonrefundable, by purchasing a ticket, you agree that we are unable to offer refunds for cancellation, nonattendance for any reason,  capacity restrictions, or government actions.

By purchasing a ticket you agree and accept that there are absolutely no refunds, but that your ticket is transferable towards a future similar event organized by the International Club of DC if the event is rescheduled for any reason.  

By participating in the event, you accept the responsibility to arrive for the event on time. All ticket sales are final.

By participating in the event, you agree to follow the DC COVID guidelines in effect at the time of the event: https://coronavirus.dc.gov and warrant and represent that that neither you nor your guests are experiencing any COVID symptoms. In the event that you or your guests experience potential COVID symptoms prior to the event, you can request your tickets be transferred towards a future event organized by the International Club of DC.

Agree to Government and ICDC Policies
By participating in the event, you agree to follow the DC COVID guidelines in effect at the time of the event and understand and agree that the guidelines may change at any time without notice. You along with your guests agree to adhere to the guidelines in effect at the time of the event: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/

By participating in the event, you also agree to adhere to International Club of DC policies for participation in events as well as our acceptable behavior policy:
https://www.internationalclubdc.com/About/TicketSalesPolicy.aspx

Liability Disclaimer
By purchasing a ticket, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 or any other pathogen along with all consequences resulting from exposure or infection, including but not limited to physical injury, illness, temporary or permanent disability, death, and economic or financial loss.

By participating in the event, you agree that while we have communicated health and safety measures along with DC COVID guidelines, we do not have police or law enforcement powers to enforce health and safety measures or mandates. Therefore, you agree to hold International Club of DC, Inc. and its officers, employees, members, staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers harmless for any noncompliance of the health and safety mandates by another attendee, event participant, or third party.

By participating in the event, you agree to release, to the fullest extent permitted by law, for yourself, all of your family members and your heirs, International Club of DC, Inc. and its officers, employees, members, staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers from any and all liability for personal injury, including death, and property damage that arise out of the activity.

By participating in the event, you agree, to the fullest extent permitted by law, for yourself, all of your family members and your heirs, not to make negligence claims against International Club of DC, Inc. and its officers, employees, members, staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers for losses, debts, demands and/or damages for personal injuries or wrongful death suffered as a result of participation in the activity.

You understand and agree that by taking part in this ticketed activity will have the effect of releasing, discharging, waiving, and forever relinquishing any and all actions or causes of action that you may have or have had, whether past, present, or future, whether known or unknown, and whether anticipated or unanticipated by you, arising out of your participation. This release constitutes a complete release, discharge, and waiver of any and all actions or causes of action against International Club of DC, Inc. and its officers, employees, members, staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers.

You understand and agree that by participating in this ticketed activity, you are to release, indemnify and hold International Club of DC, Inc. and its officers, employees, members, staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers harmless from any and all liability or costs, including attorney fees, associated with or arising from your participation in activities.

You also agree to convey these terms to your guests and ensure their acceptance and agreement of these terms prior to attending the event.