Once more, the Comité Tricolore’s Bastille Day event was a great success!
More than 380 guests joined us on July 11th at the Maison Française of the French Embassy for an exceptional gastronomic feast and joyful evening.
Click on the image to get a sense of the ambiance that evening!
Thanks to the funds raised through this event the Comité Tricolore will be able to continue its mission to help those in need. We have started three new programs, the details of which you will find below.
We were transported to Paris and its Bistrots in the presence of Mr. Laurent Bili our Ambassador and his wife as well as of Mrs Caroline Monvoisin, our Consule Générale.
24 famous Chefs and participating companies gave their time and support to the event, deploying their talents for the elaboration of an unforgettable dinner. It truly was a great night of culinary celebration!
2941 Restaurant, Bastille Brasserie & Bar, Belga Cafe, Boulangerie Christophe, Congressional Club,Cuisine Solutions, Garnier Thiebaut, Karahiyo The Finest Espresso Martini, Labonne Daniel, La Chaumiere, Lebanese Taverna , Le Bistro, Le DeSales DC, Le Monde de Crepes, Olivia Macaron , PastryStar, Pollak Vineyards, Ris DC, The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm, Savencia Cheese, Silver Spoon, Season’s Yield, Unconventional Diner, Vineyards Brands.
We thank each and everyone of them for their commitment to our cause.
You could feel the conviviality of a Parisian Bistrot, people lingering over good food and wine, letting conversation flow.
Music was provided by The Hot Club of Baltimore who performed arrangements of the Django Reinhardt repertoire, and French music.They were followed by our own DJP spinning the best of French pop, international favorites, and dance floor anthems.
Of course, wines and digestives enhanced the festive atmosphere of the evening.
Throughout the evening, guests were able to continue bidding on the online auction items as well as all the prizes of the silent auction.
To view more pictures taken during the evening go to our website’s photo album.
We want to thank
all the Chefs,
our Sponsors,
the whole Bastille Day team of volunteers,
and all our guests,
who made this evening a great success.
See you next year for Bastille Day 2026!
Details of our new programs
We have started three new programs on top of the monthly support we give to individuals and families in extremely difficult situations:
- Emergency Accommodation
- Digital Support
- Solidarity Contact
Emergency Accommodation
Emergency accommodation will primarily be provided to patients and their companions coming from mainland France for treatment at the NIH.
Volunteers who have expressed a willingness to help will be contacted to clarify the terms of their support (length of stay, capacity, etc.).
Digital Support
Consistent with the goal of fostering connection and autonomy, we are working with the Consulate to implement support for the use of digital tools for our seniors, particularly through the development of digital identity and security.
Solidarity Contact
To establish a solidarity telephone contact, 3 to 4 times per year by phone only, for people aged 85 and over or their identified relatives, to:
- Check on them
- Assess their social situation and potential needs
- Offer them a warm, human connection
- Listen to their requests or concerns
If you would like to volunteer, you can email Frédéric Roche, head of our Solidarity Committee. We need as much help as we can get.
After a break in August, don’t miss the many events organized by our members in September. We will update the Agenda often so go to our Agenda for the latest information.
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