{{ context.variables.year }} Black Tie Dinner
The {{ context.variables.dinnerNumber }} Annual Black Tie Dinner will be held on {{ context.variables.dateOfDinner | date : 'EEEE, MMMM d, y' }} at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. See below for information on how to attend the best party in North Texas, and be sure to check back here for updates and announcements as they become available.
How to Attend
Experience an LGBTQ dinner gala like no other. Black Tie Dinner offers a number of ways to become involved and to attend the dinner. As a Sponsor or Table Captain, you can bring together a group of your closest friends or business associates to enjoy an absolutely unforgettable evening of education, empowerment and entertainment!
Black Tie Dinner offers an easy-to-use online process for both Table Captains and Sponsors. We provide tools to secure your table, organize guests, make payments, request payments from guests and track progress through the entire registration process.
You also have the option of purchasing an individual ticket and Black Tie Dinner will place you at a table.
Weekend Schedule
Below is the weekend schedule for the {{ context.variables.year }} Black Tie Dinner.
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
8:00PM - 10:00PM
B4Black Auction Preview Party
Early bidder registration for Sponsors, Table Captains and their guests. Early viewing, bidding and purchase of Silent and Premiere Auction.
3:00PM
Complimentary valet begins
Sponsors with complimentary hotel suites may use the Sheraton Hotel valet prior to 3:00PM. State that you are a Black Tie Dinner guest to assure complimentary valet. Complimentary valet ends 3:00AM Sunday.
3:00PM
Room check-in begins
4:45PM
Registration & Champagne Welcome
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Sponsor Reception
Underwritten by Kay Wilkinson & Caliber Home Loans
5:00PM
Pre-Dinner Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
Pre-dinner entertainment, featured cocktails and drinks. All complimentary bars close at 6:30PM; cash bars open at 7:00PM
6:30PM
Lone Star Ballroom doors open
7:00PM - 10:00PM
The 2019 Black Tie Dinner, Presented by BBVA
Dinner, Award Presentations, Live Luxury Auction, and Featured Speakers
10:00PM - 12:00AM
Silent Auction check-out
10:00PM - 1:00AM
After Black Party
Underwritten by Morgan W. Cox III
(All guests are welcome to attend) Musical entertainment and dancing
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Silent Auction Pickup
Hotel and Travel
This year's dinner will be held in the Lone Star Ballroom of the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in Downtown Dallas. The Sheraton is ideally located in the heart of the Arts and Financial district.
Sheraton Hotel Dallas
400 North Olive Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
Toll Free: 1-866-716-8134
Black Tie Dinner Attendees Only
Sheraton Dallas has announced a discounted nightly rate of $117 (plus taxes) for {{ context.variables.year }} Black Tie Dinner attendees. This special rate is available until October 19th and can be booked online here.