More than 1,000 Guests on The Strip Celebrate the first Dîner en Blanc Las Vegas at The Park
Le Dîner en Blanc, the global epicurean phenomenon, made its official Las Vegas debut Sunday, April 17 on a magical evening filled with fashion, delectable cuisine and entertainment (Photo credit: Tony Tran Photography).
Diner en Blanc 2016 Las Vegas
Photo credit: Tony Tran Photography.
The stunning and elegant picnic has become world-famous for the spectacular visuals of its guests all dressed in white who gather at a venue kept secret until the very last minute.
Diner en Blanc 2016 Las Vegas
Photo credit: Tony Tran Photography.
After weeks of anticipation leading up to the reveal of the secret location, more than 1,000 stylish guests armed with their gourmet picnic baskets flocked to The Park, MGM Resorts International’s new outdoor dining and entertainment district connecting New York-New York, Monte Carlo and T-Mobile Arena.
Diner en Blanc 2016 Las Vegas
Photo credit: Tony Tran Photography.
Le Dîner en Blanc’s traditional napkin waving signaled the beginning of dinner during which people enjoyed a feast of luxe entrées and exquisite wine.
Diner en Blanc 2016 Las Vegas
Photo credit: Tony Tran Photography.
For those who chose not to bring their own gourmet picnic, local catering company Gourmet Celebrations provided guests with an array of baskets stuffed with delightful dishes such as foie gras páte, jumbo sweet shrimp cocktails and smoked salmon mousse.
Diner en Blanc 2016 Las Vegas
Photo credit: Tony Tran Photography.
Las Vegas’ night sky was lit up with sparklers to commence the beginning of the dance party. Guests danced the night away underneath Bliss Dance, a 40-foot-tall statue by artist Marco Cochrane located in the heart of The Park. Other sights to be seen throughout the evening included a DJ encapsulated in a geometric sphere hovering above the crowd, as well as acrobatic performers entertaining guests with dazzling ribbon twirling and dancing.
Diner en Blanc 2016 Las Vegas
Photo credit: Tony Tran Photography.
Diner en Blanc 2016 Las Vegas
Photo credit: Tony Tran Photography.
Launched in Paris in 1988 by François Pasquier and a handful of friends, Le Dîner en Blanc has become a worldwide epicurean phenomenon. Dîner en Blanc – Paris now attracts over 10,000 people each year. What was a “friends and word-of-mouth only” event has grown into an international sensation celebrated on five continents. While the technology behind the event may have changed over the years, the principles fuelling this fantastic event have not: guests continue to gather at a secret location for the sole purpose of sharing a gourmet meal with good friends in one of their city’s most beautiful public spaces. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Dîner en Blanc International is responsible for developing this secret posh picnic in over 70 cities in more than 25 countries around the world. Each event is headed by passionate local organizers who fell in love with the concept and wanted to bring it to their city, giving this rendezvous a local flair. For more information, visit dinerenblanc.info.