A Midsummer Masquerade Ball: French Follies

You are cordially invited to Marie Antoinette’s most extravagant party yet! North Park Carnival travels to 18th century France for an opulent evening with the queen’s outlandish entourage of performers.

Nothing less than mesmerizing!

Cirque acts, burlesque dancers, jesters, painters and musicians have joined forces to throw a party that will go down in history! Hide your identity behind a mask, slip into your finest suit or gown, and meet us at the ball!

A Midsummer Masquerade Ball: French Follies

The discerning hostess, Queen Marie-Antoinette, will introduce a variety show of mesmerizing acrobats, aerialists, and burlesque performers who will make you believe the impossible. Meanwhile interactive performers will roam through the crowd and interactive stations are sure to amaze. Off stage guests explore immersive activities like tarot reading and floral hair styling.

A dinner and show package

A Midsummer Masquerade Ball: French Follies

Start the evening’s adventure by reserving a special prix fixe dinner in West Coast Tavern. The Dinner + Show package includes:

  • Appetizer
  • Entree
  • Ketel One Botanicals cocktail or glass of Moet champagne
  • Direct event entry

A Midsummer Masquerade Ball: French Follies

For the most lavishly appointed viewing of the evening’s masquerade spectacle, indulge in a Rococo inspired bottle service experience!

Dress to impress

A Midsummer Masquerade Ball: French Follies

Guests are asked to dress to impress our hostess, the Queen, by wearing an ornate mask with their finest evening wear. Party goers sporting the best costumes will be eligible for prizes!
This marks North Park Carnival’s third event in a series of upscale, theme parties at The Observatory North Park — highlighting the charm of the historic 1920’s venue with larger than life formal parties.

A Midsummer Masquerade Ball: French Follies

Based on the notion that guests deserve a fully immersive nightlife experience, all parties combine a stunning stage show with indulgent dining and whimsical activities. Come watch the festivities unfold.

See you there!

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