Mardi Gras/Carnival Celebration - A Night On The Riviera

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Tonight, we invite you to the French Riviera, one of the most exciting places on earth – without ever boarding a plane! Celebrate Mardi Gras and the Carnival of Nice on French soil as we welcome you to a special evening at the Embassy of France! What is Mardi Gras to Americans is Carnival to France.

From the elegance of classical French culture to the most celebrated Rivera nightlife of the 21st Century, experience a special evening of fantastic French food (buffet-style) and wines, late night DJ and a nightclub experience that will turn the venue into “The Embassy of Lights”, with a spectacular Riviera-style ambiance, as well as attractions and shows.

Enjoy the flavors of Nice, Monaco and St. Tropez in the beautiful and festive Maison Francaise at the French embassy. Be a part of the Carnival of Nice, one of the world's largest carnival. Mardi Gras Style beads will be offered to all guests upon arrival. Be on the lookout for some special Cirque Style Carnival Characters!

Featuring:

1. FRENCH FOOD: French food prepared by some of the best French chefs in DC, including Gerard Bertholonand Embassy Chef Marc Courseille, and Chef Hughes Cossard, as well as pastries from Boulangerie Christophe and bread from Maison Kayser. As if picked from a French restaurant, cafe or pastry shop on the Riviera, our menu offers you a special variety of assortment of French cuisine and patisseries.

2. OPEN BAR: Open bar all night with French wines, pastis, beers, and sparkling wines. Everything will be from France! VIP ticket holders will enjoy real Champagne from Champagne.

3. DJ, DANCING AND NIGHTCLUB EXPEIRENCE (with LIGHTS) :
   From the glorious parties in Cannes to the EMBASSY of LIGHTS, we visit the hottest nightclubs in celebration of Carnival as French DJs spin the best American, French, Euro and top 40 dance hits. . The grand ballroom of French Embassy will be turned into a dazzling Riviera-style nightclub. A spectacular light display will fill the embassy and the dance floor to add that special late night European touch!

4. CARICATURIST: As you may find some beautiful art in France, tonight you also become the art! Take home a special free souvenir as a leading local caricaturist draws your picture with a unique background.

5. CARNIVAL FASHION COMPETITION (Optional) : Dress in your original chic and creative carnival outfits! At 11pm, one male and one female winner will be selected as the Carnival King and Queen by virtue of their outfits and receive special prizes.

6. CANNES FILM FESTIVAL: While dancing and celebrating, enjoy films and videos on the walls of the embassy showcasing the Rivera!

7. MONTE CARLO CASINO MOCKUP: In the Spirit of Monaco, spin the wheel and try your luck at roulette. (Mock gambling).

8. Crêpes bar: Delicious French crêpes! Tasty and fun!

Refund & Ticket Resell Policy

All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to those who purchased tickets advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.

However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name and contact details of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.

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