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Dîner en Blanc

Dîner en Blanc ("Dinner in White" in English) is an annual picnic held in Paris, France. Characterized by elegance, decorum and glamour, the event is held outdoors in beautiful public spaces. Attired entirely in white, Dîner en Blanc is attended by previous attendees (members), their guests and sponsored friends. in 2014, the 25th anniversary of the event, attendance reached a record ____.

The location is kept strictly secret until the very last moment. Participants meet group leaders at pre-arranged points around the city, carrying their own tables, chairs, food, table linens, wine, china, flatware and glassware. When group leaders receive word of the location, the guests travel together by foot and by metro to the event space.

The traditional signal to begin dinner is twirling of napkins. Live music and dancing follow the meal.