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Wilmington's Gentlemen of Distinction

A group dedicated to supporting programs empowering the children in our community for over 33 years.

Preserving the arts of black music and dance!

Don't Miss Our Next Event!

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

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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

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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)

 

CLICK HERE

 

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 !! 

© 2024 by Wilmington's Gentlemen of Distinction

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