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The City’s Largest Dinner Party Returns to Calgary

Posted by Nichol Turner on August 11, 2021 | 1 comment

To Celebrate its 8th Edition on September 9, 2021!

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New Hosting Team for the 2019 edition of Le Dîner en Blanc - Calgary

Posted by Amy Clark on July 12, 2019 | 7 comments

Along with Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Montreal, Toronto, Washington DC, Sydney, Singapore, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Calgary is already a proud host of Le Dîner en Blanc, having held its inaugural edition in 2019. The event returns with a new hosting team!

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J.P. Chenet partners with Dîner en Blanc Canada

Posted by Arielle Beaudin on August 15, 2018 | 0 comment

Dîner en Blanc International is thrilled to announce J.P. Chenet as its Official Sparkling Partner and is proud to present the perfect sparkling wine pairing for an evening under the stars!
​​​​​​​Be sure to try J.P. Chenet ICE sparkling wine which will be available for purchase on the e-store.

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Special Invitation for the 30th Anniversary of Le Dîner en Blanc de Paris: June 3, 2018

Posted by Chantal Blanchard on February 05, 2018 | 0 comment

Chers amis, On Sunday, June 3, 2018, in one of Paris’ most prestigious locations, an immense Le Dîner en Blanc will bring together some 20,000 people, half of whom are from other countries, to dine at the same table. We extend this invitation to thousands of people who, on all continents...

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Le Dîner en Blanc – Calgary 2017: Thank You

Posted by Christian Rochefort on September 26, 2017 | 0 comment

Chers amis, We were so honored to spend the evening with you for the fifth edition of Le Dîner en Blanc – Calgary on August 31th at Shaw Millennium Park. After months of anticipation, more than a thousand guests came tog...

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Most viewed questions

Is Dîner en Blanc an illegal activity?

All events produced according to Le Dîner en Blanc International guidelines require local hosts to acquire the proper authorization, permits, and insurances before proceeding with their event. On the other hand, since its beginning, Le Dîner en Blanc de Paris has been taking place without authorization, in some of the city’s most prestigious sites. The first editions were not easy to pull off. Today, French authorities know that the event is always well organized and that guests are always respectful of public property. Moreover, the event’s photogenic quality helps promote the city’s image as a stylish Metropolis.

How many Dîner en Blanc events are there in the world?

Founded in 2012, Dîner en Blanc International is responsible for developing this secret posh picnic in close to 80 cities in 30 countries around the world with over 130,000 participants. The largest and most internationally recognized Le Dîner en Blanc remains the original Paris event.

How can I participate?

Registration for Le Dîner en Blanc takes place in 3 phases:
Phase 1: Members from the previous year and friends of the organization and leaders
Phase 2: Friends "sponsored" by Phase 1 members
Phase 3: People who signed up to the waiting list

What are the key rules of the event?

Le Dîner en Blanc requires from the participants an exemplary citizenship and discipline. Here are the main rules:

● Rain or shine, guests are expected.
● Exude Elegance … in white. Originality is encouraged, as long as it remains elegant and tasteful.
● Bring your own table, chairs, and picnic basket.
● Follow the Volunteer Leader’s instructions.
● Arrive and leave with your Leader. Nobody arrives at the site on their own.
● Drink responsibly. Champagne or wine only. No spirits or beer.
● Clean up: Take all your garbage with you and clean the area around your table.

What must guests wear?

All guests must dress elegantly in head-to-toe white. This means no ivory, no off-white, and no beige… Originality is always encouraged, as long as it stays stylish and tasteful.

What must guests bring?

A square folding-table and two white chairs; a white picnic basket and/or bag including a gourmet meal for two, a white tablecloth and cloth-napkins, cutlery, dishware, and glassware; and a garbage bag.

What kind of table do I need to bring?

The table must be square, foldable, and easy to carry. The size must be between 27 and 32 inches (68 and 81 cm). The table does not have to be white as it will be covered with a white tablecloth.

Why not let guests decide on the size and shape of their table?

Le Dîner en Blanc is always held in a public location with space limitations, and local organizers must therefore limit the size of the tables to optimize the given space.
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