• A colorful graphic with watercolor renderings of Glen Echo Park buildings as well as colorful flowers. Green text reads: Gala in the Park, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Saturday, May 17, 2025, Glen Echo Park

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    A Midsummer Night's Dream in green script lettering with a small ilustration of green vines as decoration

    SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 | 6:00pm

     

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    Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for A Midsummer Night's Dream Gala in the Park, an enchanted evening fundraiser at Glen Echo Park!

    The night begins with festive cocktails and a silent auction in the Park’s iconic Bumper Car Pavilion, followed by dinner and honors in the historic Spanish Ballroom, the return of the after-dinner dance party, and—of course—rides on the 103-year-old Dentzel Carousel.

    We will honor award-winning filmmaker Ilana Trachtman, whose "Ain't No Back To A Merry-Go-Round" documentary tells the story of the 1960 protests to integrate Glen Echo Amusement Park.

    Join Gala Co-Chairs Marsha Ashley & Dhani Jones and Barbara & John Martin for the most fun gala in Washington!
     

    Questions? Contact Steve Longley, Interim Director of Development, slongley@glenechopark.org or 301-634-2230.