The Annual Zinzi Christmas Ball

Bring on the Holiday Cheer with DC’s Nightlife Industry

More popularly known along industry insider’s as the “Bartenders Ball”, the annual Zinzi Christmas Ball will be held at the Grand Hyatt on December 4. 

The ball raises thousands of dollars every year for local and national charities.  Last years event raised $50,000.  Basically, it’s a great way to have a great night and create some good karma, or butter-up Santa Claus before the presents roll around.

Table Packages: SOLD OUT

Advance Tickets: $100

Limited Door Tickets: $150 (first come, first serve basis)

You MUST have your ticket to enter. If you do not have your ticket, you WILL NOT be admitted. Lost or stolen tickets WILL NOT be replaced, nor will the cost be reimbursed or credited.

Dress code: Black-Tie-Optional

Gentlemen:  at minimum jacket, tie and slacks for gentlemen

Ladies: cocktail dresses or evening separates

ABSOLUTELY NO DENIM OR ATHLETIC WEAR WILL BE PERMITTED! YOU WON’T EVEN BE ALLOWED TO WAIT IN LINE IF YOU’RE NOT APPROPRIATELY ATTIRED.

Hotel Packages:

Most importantly, in order to discourage drinking and driving, the Grand Hyatt is offering special room rates starting at $129. It is highly recommended that you book your hotel room ASAP–before they sell out.

In 1987 Frank Zinzi, with sons Frank Jr. and Chris, held the first Zinzi Christmas Party in their suburban Washington home as means for friends and family to get together. Each year the party grew and grew and grew, and after a while the ol’ backyard could no longer sustain the large volume of guests.

Over the next decade the Zinzi ball switched locations several times as the attendance exceeded each locations capacity.  In 1999, the ball landed at home court which is stills calls home at Grand Hyatt Washington hotel.