Bastille Day VIP Reception 2017

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Taking place in the French Library’s shady garden adjacent to the Bastille Day Street Party, the VIP Reception is a parallel evening of festivity and acknowledgement for more than 150 guests, welcoming many of Boston’s business, government, philanthropy and arts & culture leaders.

We rely on generous support from individual VIP sponsors to help make Bastille Day the extraordinary and beloved community event that it has proven to be for over four decades. Purchase your VIP tickets today and join our efforts in putting on this signature Boston festival!

VIP Ticket Perks

Perks include access to the VIP Reception featuring an open bar (with champagne), complimentary French hors d’œuvres and desserts, and direct views of the concert stage as well as free access to the adjacent street festival.

Bleu - 1 VIP Ticket

$500

Blanc - 2 VIP Tickets

$1,000

Blanc - 4 VIP Tickets

$2,000

Rouge - 6 VIP Tickets

$3,000

Tax-Deductibility & Recognition Benefits

Bleu – 1 VIP Ticket

$500 | $450 is tax-deductible

Blanc – 2 VIP Tickets

$1,000 | $900 is tax-deductible
Recognition benefits include acknowledgement on the VIP Reception program, on sponsor acknowledgement signage displayed at the event entrances and on our website.*

Blanc – 4 VIP Tickets

$2,000 | $1,800 is tax-deductible
Recognition benefits include acknowledgement on the VIP Reception program, on sponsor acknowledgement signage displayed at the event entrances and on our website.*

Rouge – 6 VIP Tickets

$3,000 | $2,700 is tax-deductible
Recognition benefits include acknowledgement on the VIP Reception program, on sponsor acknowledgement signage displayed at the event entrances and on our website.*

VIP sponsors may opt out of recognition benefits if preferred.

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