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Deets: In the blink of an eye, thousands of guests dressed all in white arrived at a secret location for a chic picnic en masse—a global culinary phenomenon with “joie de vivre” and local flair!
On September 26th the wildly popular Le Dîner en Blanc returned to New York, the city that jump started the international sensation. Thousands of people dressed in elegant white and gathered at Union Square with everything they need for an elegant soirée in tow, including gourmet picnic food, fine china, silverware, tablecloth, folding table and chairs, for a one-of-a-kind celebration of food, wine, music and friendship.
The legendary French-inspired urban picnic Le Dîner en Blanc has become THE culinary and experiential event of the year in New York and cities around the world, with each location injecting its own unique culture and culinary voice. This year over 75 cities in 16 countries will host Le Dîner en Blanc; in the U.S., the event will take place in 42 cities. There are nearly two million fans on waitlists worldwide, hoping to attend events that frequently sell out in a matter of days!
No other event generates the kind of passion and excitement of Dîner en Blanc. It is the perfect occasion for attendees to express their unique fashion and design style -- the elaborate picnic spreads, wildly creative outfits and decorative table settings are always a fabulous spectacle!
In 2023, Le Dîner en Blanc made history, taking over the streets of NY’s landmark Meatpacking District, an area that’s at the nexus of fashion, trendy clubs, restaurants and shops, and creative industries. While prior locations have included iconic sites like Lincoln Center, Brookfield Place and Bryant Park, these spots were created solely for pedestrians. Setting a precedent for the city, the pop-up feast took place on the cobblestone streets of the Meatpacking District, where 3800 attendees dined, danced and celebrated against a stunning backdrop of ornate cast-iron street lights and historic brick buildings.
The locale also showcased the city’s efforts to rethink and transform its utilization of NYC streets and take advantage of its unique urban landscape. Mayor Eric Adams marked the occasion by stopping by and donning a spiffy white outfit to show his support!
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