For name recognition in Printed Program, Program Patron & Contributing Patron tickets or donation must be received by 4 March.
2025 Gala - March 21, 2025 - Friday
MGM National Harbor, Grand Ballroom
2025 Charity Gala Information
General Admission Doors Open 6:30 ~ 9:00 PM
By Invitation ONLY VIP Reception Begins at 5:00 PM
2025 Ticket Options
General Admission Ticket - $85
Includes One Entry to Event, Participation in Silent Auction, Heavy Hors D ’Oeuvres, and Open Bar. This ticket is for those who plan to attend the event in person.
Contributing Patron Ticket - $400
Include 2 General Admission Tickets, Cash Donation, Participation in Silent Auction, and Acknowledgement in the Charity Gala Program. **Please note to be guaranteed acknowledgement in the Printed Program tickets must be purchased by March 4th, 2025.
Silent Auction Participation - $25
For Participation in Silent Auction ONLY. This ticket option is for those who are not able to attend the 2024 Gala in person but would still like to participate in the Silent Auction.
Location
MGM National Harbor Grand Ballroom
101 National Avenue Oxen Hill, MD 20745
Dress
Military Military Service Dress
Civilian: Civilian Elevated Casual
Flow of Event
The entire event will take place in one large room, the Grand Ballroom. We will have the Silent Auction/Raffle, speakers and Max Impact all in the same room. The VIP arrival (by invitation ONLY) at 5:00 will have full access to the Silent Auction/Raffle before all the general attendees arrive at 6:30 pm. However the Silent Auction/Raffle will go live to view/bid around March 10, 2025.
Parking
Parking is free for all attendees. There is a VIP lot to park if desired at the rate of $31 for the evening. VIP parking is for anyone willing to pay the $31.
Once parked you take the elevators to the main level/casino and then walk past the food court and you can take the hotel elevators, escalators or stairs to get to the Grand Ballroom. It is on the same level as check-in for the MGM Hotel. There is also a place for drop off right in front of the MGM where the Hotel is located. It is a significant walk from free parking. For reference the Grand Ballroom is upstairs from the Casino.
Uber/Taxi/Lyft Drop Off
Drop off in front of the MGM Hotel. The Grand Ballroom is upstairs from the Casino. The entrance to the Grand Ballroom is across from the Hotel check-in.
Room Block
There is a block of rooms available for a total of $436.82 for the night. The room block code will also be included on your purchased ticket receipt that is received for the Air and Space Forces Gala. You may also email: airandspaceforcesgala@gmail.com for the room block code.