Mardi Gras Soiree with Live Band, Swing Dance Lessons, & Dancing – Washington, DC

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Celebrate Mardi Gras with an evening of traditional New Orleans jazz sounds performed by our band as you dance the night away. A partner or prior dance experience not needed to attend as the evening starts with swing dance lessons!

A complimentary glass of champagne is included with 7:00 PM admission tickets that include swing dance lessons at the beginning. Additional champagne, wine, and other drinks available for purchase at the bar. Guests arriving at 8:00 PM can purchase champagne and other drinks at the bar.

When you arrive for the event, please find us either in the lobby level or the downstairs Gallery. The event is expected to be presented inside the hotel.

Attend on Your own or with Friends
You are welcome to attend on your own and new members are especially welcome! This is a wonderful opportunity to network and socialize with other International Club of DC members as you make new friends. You are welcome to attend on your own or with friends and new members are especially welcome!

A partner or prior dance experience not needed to attend, as we will show you how to swing dance to Mardi Gras music , even if you’ve never danced before!

Requested Attire

Cocktail attire recommended. Mardi Gras inspired dressy attire encouraged!

Event Agenda

7:00 PM

Admission for swing dance lessons

8:00 PM

Admission for the Mardi Gras .

Swing dance lessons expected to end around 8:10 PM. Celebrate Mardi Gras with an evening of dancing to traditional New Orleans jazz sounds performed by the Foggy Bottom Whomp-Stompers as you meet other ICDC members and make new friends.

10:00 PM Event concludes