The Garden Party at Bastille Day

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This is your all-access pass to Bastille Day!

Taking place in the French Library’s shady garden adjacent to the Bastille Day Street Party, the Garden Party is a parallel evening of festivity for more than 150 guests.

Enjoy the celebration from the comfort of the Center or join the action in the street - our Garden Party guests get the very best of both worlds. This all-access pass to Bastille Day includes:

Admission to the Center’s private Garden Party
Open bar (Champagne, wine, beer, cider, and more)
Complimentary French hors d’oeuvres and desserts (provided by the same restaurants featured in the Bastille Day Street Festival)
Direct views of the concert stage and seating
Admission to the Bastille Day Street Festival

Garden Party All-Access Ticket

$150

Garden Party Table Sponsor

$2000

ALL ACCESS PASS

$150 | $100 is tax-deductible

Garden Table Sponsor (Only 5 Available)

$2,000 | $1,600 is tax-deductible

The perfect way to support the Center and celebrate with family, friends, or clients! Enjoy a private table for ten (10), with complimentary champagne and service.

Our Garden Party Sponsors

Un grand merci to those whose support made this event possible:

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