Embassy of Austria Viennese Ball
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EMBASSY OF AUSTRIA VIENNESE BALL
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Embassy of AustriaWashington, DC
Friday, Mar 20 from 7:15 pm to 11:30 pm
Overview
Celebrate Austria on Native Soil without ever boarding a blane.
A Viennese Ball Celebrating the End of Winter COMBINED with a Karneval Celebration!
A Celebration of 250 years of American Austrian Relations!
March 20th signifies the end of winter! Celebrate in a multi-faceted evening that combines the elegance of the Austrian Winter Season, including their Viennese Balls, and the festive excitement of the Karneval Season!
Tonight’s elegant event features Austrian Food, Open Bar, Ballroom Dancing, Live Music, Late Night DJ, and Dancing, Film and More!
VIP Options Available.
PROGRAM:
PART ONE: VIENNESE BALL
A) DIPLOMATIC GREETING
Kick off the evening with a greeting by members of the embassy!
B) BALLROOM DANCING
Waltz to the Blue Danube and other classics on Austrian Soil as we celebrate the end of the Winter Ball Season!
C) BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS
Optional ballroom dance lessons will be offered by a master local instructor.
D) THE “RADETZKY MARCH”
Experience Strauss’ famous Ballroom March. Together, with our master instructors, you are invited to partake in Austria’s most beloved dances and marches.
PART TWO: KARNEVAL
A) LIVE AUTHENTIC AUSTRIAN KARNEVAL BAND:
As if you were dancing in near the Prater’s Roller Coaster in Vienna, or on the Streets of Salzburg, celebrate the season with live musicians! One last chance to experience the Mardi Gras and Fasching Music before Winter Ends.
B) KARNEVAL COSTUME CONTEST:
If you arrive in masquerade, costume, or otherwise Karneval wear, a special costume contest will be held – with Austrian judges! Prizes awarded! Then, all costumed attendees will take part in a parade through the embassy hall.
(Note: Costumes of a salacious, political, historically controversial nature, or any that contains weapons will not be permitted on embassy grounds. If you have concerns or questions, please reach out to events@thingstodoDC.com for pre-approval.
C) THE CORONATION OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF KARNEVAL
In addition to the Costume Contest, a series of fun challenges will help us determine the ultimate Prince and Princess of Karneval. Prizes Awarded!
PART THREE: LATE NIGHT 21st CENTURY AUSTRIAN NIGHTLIFE
For the last hour of the event, one of Washington’s greatest DJs takes us via music to the hottest nightclubs of Berlin, Munich and Cologne – playing European and U.S. Retro, Modern High Energy, and Top 40 Dance hits!
FOOD:
AUSTRIAN BUFFET (VIP Option Below will Full Menu Options)
If you ever strolled through an Austrian marketplace and looked in the store windows you can’t help but be tempted by those delectable desserts. We’ll have them for you to enjoy tonight as well: Linzer tortes, hazelnut tortes, Viennese apple tarts, Austrian white and dark chocolate Florentines, and bittersweet Austrian chocolate squares dusted with confectioner’s sugar. Enjoy an evening buffet of these tantalizing Austrian delights, all as if picked from the best pastry shops in Austria.
VIP OPTION: For a little extra royalty this evening, you will get:
– Early Admission to the Gala (7:30 PM);
– Private Champagne Reception;
– Special Early Austrian Carnival Dinner Menu (TBA)
NOTE: Any concern or information request on the event MUST be addressed through our organization directly. Please do not contact the embassy with any specific questions.
NOTE: This event is a lively, active celebration with limited seating. Plan for a lot of dancing, laughter and very active celebration – as they do in Austria
Suggested Attire
Black and White or Semi Formal Attire - Or Carnival/Costume Attire Encouraged
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4 hours 15 minutes
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Embassy of Austria
3524 International Court Northwest
Washington, DC 20008
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