Get your calendars ready, this secret posh picnic will be returning to Budapest on the 1st of September! So far over 70 cities worldwide joined the all-white attire event, each is headed by passionate local organizers who fell in love with the concept and who wanted to bring it to their city, adding their local flair, yet respecting the event’s core values. Launched nearly 30 years ago with a handful of friends, Le Dîner en Blanc de Paris now assembles over 10,000 guest every year, with a record 15,000 people attending the 25th anniversary in 2013. With over 100,000 members worldwide, a new social network continues to flourish. The secret location is revealed at the last minute to thousands of attendees who have all been patiently waiting to learn where “Dîner en Blanc” will take place. Thousands of people, dressed all in white, and conducting themselves with the greatest decorum, elegance, and etiquette, all meet for a mass “chic picnic” in a public space. Over the course of the evening, guests experience the beauty and value of their city’s public spaces by participating in the unexpected. Beyond the spectacle and elegance of the dinner itself, guests are brought together from diverse backgrounds by good taste and a love of beauty. Le Dîner en Blanc recalls the elegance and glamor of high French society, and guests engage one another, knowing that they are taking part in a truly magical event. There are no disruptions: no car traffic, no pedestrian traffic—only amazed and astonished looks from passersby observing the scene before them. And participants, like spectators, wonder whether it’s all not a dream… Apart from the all-white dresscode, strict rules apply starting from the booking phase, so beware: you not only need to be quick with the booking, but flexible with the following: – You must attend in rain or shine, no matter are the circumstances. In case of rain, guests must bring white or transparent poncho or raincoat. In case of extreme weather conditions the host of the event may decide to postpone or cancel the event. – Be sure to be on time to your location! The buses will leave you and remember-you will not know the secret location of the event. Find and check in with your bus/table leader. – Bring your own table, chairs and picnic basket – The dresscode is head-to-toe white, originality is encouraged as long as it is tasteful and elegant – Follow the volunteer leader’s instructions from the moment you arrive and you also need to leave with your leader – Pack light and use a pulley to transport your items. Anything that you use to transport your items must be able to fit underneath your table. – Drink moderately, bring champagne and wine only, no beer or spirits – Clean up and take your garbage with you For inspiration and amazing pictures from previous event check out the international gallery: https://international.dinerenblanc.com/gallery The registration is on, if you can handle the rules, secure your place for this unique event before you arrive: https://budapest.dinerenblanc.com/register