Food, fun and fireworks!
Join us for the return of our annual premiere event, an Evening of Red, White & Blue, includes the formal dedication of the Fred M. Alger Center!
We are delighted to announce the return of An Evening of Red, White & Blue on Wednesday, May 24. This annual event was an opportunity to celebrate our mission and impact with our community and valued partners, and after its three-year hiatus, we are thrilled to welcome back our cherished supporters for this celebration, which will feature cocktails, live music, dinner, fireworks and our formal dedication of the stunning new Fred M. Alger Center.
Open to all! Join us as we recall our storied mission and history, and renew our focus to serve those who have aided our country and those who live, learn, work, and visit its expanding community.
Wednesday, May 24 will be a celebratory evening at The War Memorial!
6:00 pm | Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with Live Music in Front Circle
7:15 pm | Program and Remarks in Fred M. Alger Center Ballroom
8:00 pm | Dinner in Fred M. Alger Center Ballroom
9:15 pm | Dessert on Back Lawn by Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge
10:15 pm | Fireworks display over Lake St. Clair
Ticket Sales Have Ended
Tickets are $225 each and include cocktails, formal dinner, live music, strolling desserts and a fireworks display over Lake St. Clair.
Reservations are limited. After reserving your seat, it is not necessary to bring a printed ticket with you to the event.
A portion of each ticket will be a donation to Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association. A letter with the final taxable value and donation amounts will be sent after the event.
Event attire is formal chic with red, white, & blue encouraged
The Fireworks display is underwritten by the generosity of:
We are grateful for the generous in kind donations from our event partners:
Want to learn more, get involved, donate or become a sponsor?
Inspired, Sustaining, Patriotic and Dedicated levels of sponsorship are available! Learn more by contacting Meredith Hanoian at mhanoian@warmemorial.org or 313.332.4026