Montgomery County Pride Gala
Galantine
Love Without Limits
♡Sunday, February 14, 2027
Formal & Fabulous · Ages 21+
One extraordinary evening. Year-round community impact.
A future where everyone belongs!
Love Is in the Air.
Everyone's Invited!
This Valentine’s Day, prepare for an unforgettable evening where love knows no limits, glamour takes center stage, and community is at the heart of it all!
Whether you’re celebrating with your sweetheart, your best friends, your chosen family, or simply treating yourself to an extraordinary night out, Galantine is for you.
Join the Montgomery County Pride Family for our inaugural gala, an elegant and exhilarating celebration filled with fabulous fashion, exceptional food, cocktails, live music, dazzling drag performances, and unforgettable entertainment. Forget the traditional sit-down gala: this is an immersive evening to mingle, explore, indulge, and celebrate.
An extraordinary Valentine's evening
What Awaits You?
Come for the glamour. Stay for the celebration, connection, and community.
Cocktails & Culinary Delights
Cocktails, mocktails, and an appetizer reception followed by a full dinner experience with delicious food stations.
Spectacular Entertainment
Live musical artists, dazzling drag performances, and special featured entertainment.
The Love Market
Discover roses, desserts, and special treats that give back to the community.
Silent Auction & Raffles
Exciting prizes, unique experiences, and fun ways to support a meaningful cause.
Interactive Experiences
Capture memories at a 360 photo booth, discover live artistry, and enjoy more surprises.
An Evening of Connection
Celebrate alongside friends, partners, community leaders, artists, and neighbors who believe in belonging.
Find your perfect celebration
Tickets & VIP Experiences
From an unforgettable evening out to a reserved table with your favorite people, there's a Galantine experience for you. Early-bird pricing ends January 14, 2027. Regular pricing applies beginning January 15, 2027.
General Admission
- Entry beginning at 6:00 PM
- Cocktail and appetizer reception
- Full dinner with interactive food stations
- Live music, drag performances and entertainment
- Access to the Love Market, auction, raffles and activities
VIP Admission
- All General Admission benefits
- Exclusive entry at 5:30 PM and priority check-in
- Dedicated VIP seating
- Choice of a curated Champagne, Prosecco and sparkling wine tasting, or a premium bourbon and Scotch tasting
- One complimentary wine pull ticket
- One complimentary raffle ticket
VIP Table Experience
- Eight VIP admissions with all VIP benefits
- One reserved table for eight guests
- Guaranteed seating together for your party
- VIP early entry, priority check-in, tasting choices, one wine pull ticket and one raffle ticket per guest
Individual VIP admission includes dedicated seating but does not guarantee seating together. Select Purchase Tickets to view current registration options and pricing through Give Lively.
Make a lasting difference
Become a
Sponsor
Help make Galantine an extraordinary celebration of community and belonging. Our sponsorship opportunities offer meaningful visibility while supporting the year-round programs and essential services of the Montgomery County Pride Family.
Whether you're a business, community partner, or individual supporter, we'd love to celebrate with you.
Celebrate community. Create impact.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Select a sponsorship below to view its details and reserve through Give Lively.
Activation sponsors receive a logo and link on the gala website, a named social media post, and recognition in the printed program. Sponsors at $5,000 and above are also named in pre-event email announcements. Complimentary tickets are general admission unless specifically listed as VIP. Sponsorships can be combined, and custom packages are available.
Community Champion
Galantine Sponsorship
Support the Pride Family’s year-round programs, services, and advocacy, helping create a future where everyone belongs.
Included: 2 complimentary VIP tickets; recognition as a Community Champion in the gala program. Unlimited opportunities available.
View & Sponsor360 Photo Booth
Galantine Sponsorship
Put your logo on the photos guests take home from the 360 photo experience.
Included: 2 general admission tickets.
View & SponsorHistory Happy Hour
Galantine Sponsorship
Sponsor the Legacy Lounge: a living-history table exploring Montgomery County’s LGBTQ+ past, led by a local historian.
Included: 2 general admission tickets.
View & SponsorLive Painting
Galantine Sponsorship
Support the live art experience, with signage at the easel and recognition when the completed artwork is raffled.
Included: 3 general admission tickets.
View & SponsorLove Market
Galantine Sponsorship
Sponsor roses and desserts that help fund tangible programs, services, and community needs.
Included: 3 general admission tickets.
View & SponsorCraft Cocktail Pop-Ups
Galantine Sponsorship
Support specialty bars run by queer bartenders from DMV restaurants and bars, each with a signature drink. Your logo appears on the custom drink menu.
Included: 4 general admission tickets.
View & SponsorDrag Performances
Galantine Sponsorship
Support performances throughout the evening and help ensure our performers are paid fairly.
Included: 4 general admission tickets.
View & SponsorLive Music
Galantine Sponsorship
Support the evening’s live music, with stage signage and recognition from the microphone while guests dance.
Included: 4 general admission tickets.
View & SponsorTasting Experiences
Galantine Sponsorship
Sponsor curated Champagne and sparkling wine tastings and a separate premium bourbon and Scotch tasting. VIP guests select their preferred experience.
Included: 4 general admission tickets.
View & SponsorOpen Bar
Galantine Sponsorship
Sponsor two main bars serving wine, beer, and spirits throughout the evening. Your name appears on both bars and the bar menu.
Included: 6 general admission tickets.
View & SponsorExclusive partnerships
Signature Sponsorships
Presenting Sponsor
Your name presents Galantine: Love Without Limits, with top billing on stage, signage, and printed and digital materials.
- 8 general admission tickets at a reserved table
- Named in the gala announcement, ticket launch, and every sponsor email
- Three named pre-event social posts and a thank-you afterward
- Logo and link on the gala website and ticket page
- A speaking moment and welcome toast with leadership
Gala Dinner Sponsor
Put your name on the gala dinner, with signage at every food station and on menu cards.
- 8 general admission tickets at a reserved table
- Named in the gala announcement and ticket launch
- Two named pre-event social posts and a thank-you afterward
- Logo and link on the gala website and ticket page
- Recognition during the evening’s formal program
Exclusive opportunities are confirmed in the order signed commitments are received.
Pride Family Headquarters Preview — $2,500
Sponsor a scheduled preview tour of our forthcoming headquarters in downtown Silver Spring for top donors. Includes 2 general admission tickets. This opportunity depends on construction progress and will be confirmed before you commit.
Contact our teamYour evening makes a difference
Celebrate Love.
Create Lasting Impact.
Galantine is more than an extraordinary night out. Every ticket purchased helps sustain the Montgomery County Pride Family’s year-round network of community care, advocacy, programs, and essential services.
Our Pride Family brings together health and wellness resources, HIV/STI prevention and linkage to care, transgender advocacy, youth and family programming, support groups, arts and cultural experiences, and spaces for community connection.
Our Bethesda Pride Center is open every day of the year, including holidays, and we’re preparing to expand our reach through a forthcoming Pride Family Headquarters in downtown Silver Spring.
Our mission intentionally centers LGBTQIA+ communities and those most underserved while welcoming everyone seeking support.
Your invitation to bring the glamour
Formal & Fabulous!
From classic black tie to extravagant couture, come dressed to make a statement! Whether your style is timeless elegance, dramatic fashion, or unapologetic extravagance, we want to see you looking and feeling fabulous.
Silver Spring Civic Center
1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910