When and where is the Gala being held?

The 2025 Groovy Gala will be held on Saturday, October 4 from 6pm - 11pm at Water's Edge Giovanni's in Darien, CT. 

Who can attend the Gala?

The Groovy Gala is an event for any Triangle Community Center supporter ticket holder who is over 21 years old.

 How do I buy tickets?

See "Event Tickets" at the top of this webpage.

What should I wear?

This year's Groovy theme celebrates the queerness of the 60s and 70s. We encourage you to dress in your most creative and groovy gala attire! We ask that guests are mindful to avoid cultural appropriation, insensitive stereotypes, and portrayals of body differences. Please refrain from bringing props that could be confused with weapons.

How do I get there?

The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s is located at 2748 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT. There is complimentary valet parking.

From I-95 North: Take exit 9 toward US-1/CT-106/Glenbrook Road. Turn left onto Seaside Avenue. Turn right onto E Main Street. Continue onto Boston Post Road. Just past the third traffic light, the destination will be on the right.

From I-95 South: Take exit 9 for US-1 toward CT-106/Glenbrook. Turn left onto US-1 N/E Main St. Continue onto Boston Post Road. Just past the third traffic light, the destination will be on the right after the bridge. 

What accessibility services are in place?

This year's gala - which includes a welcome hour, auction, dinner, and entertainment - will be held on one ground level floor. A restroom is available on this floor with additional restrooms available via elevator. American Sign Language interpreters will be present throughout the speaking portion of the program and closed captioning will be added to all video presentations. If you have any other accessibility needs, contact gala@ctpridecenter.org. 

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