Once a year, in summer this spectacular event gathers refined guests in one place in more than 70 cities around the globe. Montreal is not only one of them but a world headquarter and annual participant.
How to Attend Le Diner en Blanc Party?
To be a part of this elegant open-air picnic, visitors should apply for an invitation. Elegantly dressed all in white, guests arrive at a secret location for a chic picnic en masse. They bring their tables, chairs, picnic baskets—all the trimmings! —to savor a meal with friends in one of their city’s most beautiful public spaces. The location remains secret up until the very moment of arrival.
Schedule of the Dîner en Blanc
To begin the feast, everyone lifts a white cloth napkin and spins it around their heads, signaling the start of a magical night. Over the course of the evening, guests from all backgrounds eat, dance, reconnect with the finer things in life, and create new traditions, all while appreciating their city’s beauty and the night’s enchanting atmosphere. At the end of their elegant dinner, guests light up the sky to mark the close of the festivities. Everyone departs with exquisite images and memories to last a lifetime, and the fabulous scene vanishes as though it were all a dream.
History of Dîner en Blanc Montréal
Le Diner en Blanc started in Paris in 1988, bringing friends together in white for a night of food and conversation. It grew to 17,000 guests for its 30th anniversary at the Esplanade des Invalides. Expanding to Montreal in 2009 and New York City in 2011 led to the creation of Diner en Blanc International in 2012, reaching cities worldwide. Now, over 120 cities in 40+ countries host Diner en Blanc events, celebrated for their joy and beauty, thanks to dedicated hosts and volunteers.
