19 Embassies - One Night of Food, Music, Art and Drinks at Noche Iberoamericana Festival
Meet and socialize with over 200 internationally-minded professionals along with diplomatic staff from up to 19 embassies. Attend on your own or with friends! Indulge in food tastings of native delicacies prepared especially for you by the embassies represented.

Event Date

Friday, June 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM

Event Address

Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th St NW
Washington DC 20009

Requested Attire

Business or cocktail attire requested. Please note that all attendees must be 21 and over.

Event Description

We cordially request the pleasure of your company for a very special cultural event presented in cooperation with 19 Ibero-American embassies including the embassies of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Dominican Republic, Spain, Uruguay, Panama and Venezuela.

The event is presented at the Mexican Cultural Institute of the Embassy of Mexico, one of Washington's most magnificent and grand diplomatic venues. As you enjoy the evening, taste delectable local delicacies of the Iberoamerican countries being presented along with wine and handcrafted cocktails. The evening also includes live musical performances and artwork on display. This multicultural fiesta is a great opportunity to meet representatives from up to 19 countries presenting the event along with internationally minded professionals attending the event.

Attend on your own or with friends for an evening of music, art, food & wine at this very special cultural festival presented with the participation of 19 embassies. The entertainment, food, drinks and other event details are subject to change as we continue to refine the event.
 
Please reserve your tickets now, as the event is expected to sell out in advance. All attendees must be 21 and over.

Festivities for the evening start at 6:30 PM for VIP Guests and 7:30 PM for General Admission guests. We recommend that you arrive on time. The event is organized as a festival to celebrate Ibero American culture. As such there are many facets to the evening and the evening is planned so that you can mingle and walk inside the Mexican Cultural Center to enjoy your evening. Kindly note that the event is not organized as a sit-down event or dinner function but rather as a stand up cocktail reception with authentic food tastings.

Event Agenda (May change)

6:30 PM VIP Admission Commences
Enjoy a special VIP reception from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM with signature drink, a diplomatic greeting and an optional tour of the Historic Mansion for guests who arrive at 6;30 PM. Please ensure that you arrive by 6:30 PM to enjoy the VIP benefits. We are unable to issue you a refund if you arrive late and miss any of the VIP Admission benefits.

7:30 PM General Admission Commences
Art Exhibition Viewing
Enjoy wine and drinks served at the bar
Food tastings presented until 8:30 PM
Enjoy an evening of music and Ibero-American culture
Please arrive on time, when the event starts, to enjoy the entertainment presented during the evening

9:30 PM Bar Service Concludes

10:00 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

Please note that parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity and the availability of parking is extremely limited due to the proximity to Adam's Morgan. Due to the lack of parking, we do not recommend that you drive to this event and highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option.

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.