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THE 2026 PRE-NEW YEARS GALA WEEKEND
FRIDAY
12/26
Complimentary Welcome Dance Reception
7:30pm - 10pm
SATURDAY
12/27
The Gala Evening
at The Waterfall, Claymont, DE
7pm - Midnight
SUNDAY
12/28
Jazz Breakfast for Christiana Hilton Guests Only
7am - 10am
TICKET AMBASSADORS
Pennsylvania:
Philadelphia: Michele Faggins – 267-250-2533
Philadelphia: Lenny Nutter – 267-597-8441
Philadelphia: Tony McFadden – 215-300-3281
Philadelphia: Jeff Thompson – 215-651-6509
Abrazo Travel – 215-767-1400
Delaware/Philadelphia County: June Audery – 610-368-7043
Chester: Marla McNear – 610-529-8345
Chester: Shirlene Laws – 610-299-5478
Norristown: Bernadette Burnett – 610-574-5456
Chester County: Regina Brantley – 610-620-3305
New Jersey:
Trenton/Ewing: Flipp Livingston – 609-538-1111
Camden: Altha Anderson – 609-707-1568
Atlantic City: Libby Alverez - 609-816-7811
Ewing/Burlington: Barbara Hawk – 609-462-7299
Woodbury/Deptford: Marcia Wilson – 609-670-6333
New York:
Bronx/NYC & Dover, DE: Tina Smith – 917-881-5451
Maryland:
Baltimore: Shirley Duncan – 410-370-8489
Baltimore: Eugene Person – 443-562-3312
Delaware:
Middletown/Dover: Sheila Sharp – 302-275-1062
Sussex County: Paula Mathews – 828-505-9256
Sussex County: Ashley L Cook – 302-725-8788
Camden/Magnolia: Kendrick Ellison – 302-724-2017
Harrington: Connie Hall – 302-670-2014
Dover: Denise Hicks Barnes – 302-399-4074
Dover: Maxine Lewis – 302-270-6472
Wilmington: George Evans – 302-658-1922
Dover: Connie Hall – 302-670-2014
Dover: Nu Attitude Salon – 302-423-0919
Wilmington: Morgan's of Delaware – 302-658-0968
Wilmington: Hellen Cherry – 302-390-2254
Information Hotline: 302-743-3417
HERE'S A FEW PICS FROM LAST YEARS GALA!
EVENT DETAILS
RESERVED TABLES
Seating for 8-10 guests are available while they last!
Tickets/Questions - 302-743-3417
GALA ATTIRE - DRESS TO IMPRESS
This is a "tux and gowns" Affair
Black-Tie Attire Preferred/ Semi-Formal Required
Get ready for an extraordinary evening of elegance,
excellence and excitement, dancing and socializing with
our guests from up and down the northeast corridor!
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1. Live 10pc. R & B/Funk Band (Philly’s Expressions of Soul)
2. Oldies/Classic dance Soul (AJ-The-DJ Rivers)
3. Old School R & B / Hip Hop 80’s/90’s (WDAS Doc B)
4. DJ’s Selena and Dave of All-In-The-Dance
5. Karaoke (DJ KayGee)
6. Line Dancing, Bop, Cha Cha, Hand Dancing, Two Stepping, Strand, Free style etc.
7. FIVE Professional photographers
8. Designated Gentlemen Dancers for single ladies
9. On site dance Instructors (600pm)
10. Over 35 item Reception Buffet (Hors d’oeuvres, Toscano Table, Pizza Station)
11. Dinner Buffet (bake salmon, short ribs of beef, baked & fried chicken, an abundance of delicious holiday sides, assorted desserts and much more)
12. Complimentary round-trip transportation for Hilton hotel guests
BOOK YOUR HOTEL STAY TODAY!
Group rate of $131.00+tax available until end of day 11/26/25
(reservations must be booked by then)
After clicking the link, guests can adjust
the arrival and departure date as necessary.
Or call 302-454-1500 and mention Group Code WGD26
This will be another 'sold out' event!
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW
*No Refunds*
No Tickets Sold or Held At The Entrance
CashApp and Zelle Payment Accepted
Information Hotline – 302.743.3417
WHAT YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES SAY
ABOUT WGD EVENTS
Cynthia,
New York
Absolutely exquisite, thank you Samuel Bailey & team your New York family had an unforgettable time!
Roberta,
Pennsylvania
Thank you Sam & the team, especially Diva Michele for a wonderful time. Several rooms of beautiful black people! Awesome!
Leon,
New Jersey
Every thing was great 5 star rated the food was plenty and good the photographers are great. The people made it feel like a family affair everyone just showed love!
Charlotte,
Delaware
Thank you Sam and your team. You and your team always do an outstanding job.
It was totally awesome! I enjoyed myself immensely!
Donna, Pennsylvania
Always Awesome affairs !! Memories made, friends become family !!