“His dream must have seemed so close that he could hardly fail to grasp it. He did not know that it was already behind him.”
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
Grad class of 2014, get ready to party like a 1920s millionaire and celebrate graduation in style.
This March, ECESS cordially invites you to hop in our time machine and experience the Gatsby of all galas! See the Roaring 20’s as Gatsby would have envisioned it… A decade of adventure, excitement, decadence and excess, where anything and everything is possible.
The date has been decided and so it’s never too early to start digging in your closet to find that gown or suit. That’s right, we’re getting fancy here, because APRIL 5th, 2014 will be here before you know it…
Event Details
Date: Saturday April 5th, 2014. 6PM-12AM
Location: South Hall Banquet & Wedding Palace
- Join the Facebook Event
- Use the hashtag #TheGreatGradsby
- Keep an eye out for more details upcoming soon!
Attire
Ladies: Cocktail dresses / Evening Gowns / Dress Pants and Shirts.
Gentlemen: Suits / Tuxedos / Ties / Dress Pants and Shirts.
ABSOLUTELY NO – Jeans / Runners / T-Shirts / Athletic Apparel / Baseball Caps (will be denied attendance).
Sponsors
There will be raffled prizes based on your ticket number and prizes for the best dancers and best costumed attendees so put on your dancing shoes and dress to impress!
Big shout outs to our sponsors:
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Get Inspired
If you want to dress to the theme, we found some great sources of inspiration!
- Great Gatsby/Vintage Glamour Themed Party (Pinterest)
- Gatsby Style (Pinterest)
- How to Suit Up Like Gatsby (men)