Le Dîner en Blanc
Le Dîner en Blanc is a worldwide movement to conduct "chic picnics" in the manner of a flash mob, by inviting hundreds of participants to a location announced to ticketholders at the last minute.
Attendees dress in all white and bring their own tables with all-white dressings, and their own food and beverages. After dinner, the participants light sparklers and are then invited to dance. At the conclusion of the event, they remove their table and litter. The purpose of the event is to create a memorable shared experience while highlighting the beauty of public spaces in cities.
The first Dîner en Blanc was organized by François Pasquier in Paris, France in 1988. The concept has since expanded to hundreds of cities. Jasmine Allen, Lynda Allen, and Jackki Green hosted Birmingham's first affiliated event in 2019.
Events
2019
2020
2021
The 2021 event was postponed due to the COVID pandemic.
2022
The 2022 event was held on Saturday September 17 at Railroad Park, and featured a hot-air balloon, aerialist performance, and an adult jump house.
References
- Dionne, Brittany (September 17, 2022) "All white ‘chic picnic’, Dîner en Blanc returns to Birmingham" WBRC.com
External links
- Le Dîner en Blanc-Birmingham website