Feb
24

La Grande Fête

Smithsonian Associates presents la Grande Fête Friday, March 24, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. ET. And just to make the fête a little more grande, staff get a discount on the regular ticket price. Bon appétit!

Get ready for a spectacular party with a French accent! The annual Francophonie Cultural Festival spotlights the music, art, literature, film, cuisine, and customs of French-speaking countries and regions from across the globe. One of the celebration’s highlights, La Grande Fête, is always magnifique, and this year’s bash is no exception. The don’t-miss event is your passport for a world tour of francophone cultures.

Starting at 7 p.m., sample food and drink from more than 20 embassies as you explore each nation’s unique attractions and traditions. Participating organizations, countries, and regions include Alliance Française de Washington, Canada, the Republic of Guinee, Haiti, Senegal, and Québec—and that’s just the start of the growing list. Be ready to dance as DJs from around the world bring the unique sounds of Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and plenty of destinations in between. Don’t miss the chance to experience the best of the French-speaking world—without leaving D.C.

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Posted: 24 February 2023
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Alex di Giovanni is primarily responsible for "other duties as assigned" in the Office of Communications and External Affairs. She has been with the Smithsonian since 2006 and plans to be interred in the Smithson crypt.