# Event Details - **Event Name**: PRE-NEW YEARS HOLIDAY GALA - 2026 EDITION - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: THE 2026 PRE-NEW YEAR'S GALA WEEKEND · December 26: Welcome Dance Reception (Complimentary), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm · December 27: Gala Evening at Waterfall’s, Claymont, DE, 7:00 pm - Midnight · December 28: Jazz Breakfast (Complimentary with Christiana Hilton hotel stay), 7:00 am - 10:00 am ______________________________________________________ Reserved tables for 8-10 guests are available while supplies last. For tickets or inquiries, please contact: 302-743-3417 GALA ATTIRE: Black-Tie (Tuxedos and gowns preferred); semi-formal attire required. Join us for an exceptional evening featuring elegance, excellence, and excitement. Enjoy dancing and socializing with esteemed guests from throughout the Northeast corridor and beyond. ______________________________________________________ Entertainment Highlights: · Live 10-piece R&B/Funk Band (Philly’s Expressions of Soul) · Classic dance soul selections by AJ-The-DJ Rivers · Old School R&B/Hip Hop from the ‘80s/’90s presented by WDAS Doc B · DJs Selena and Dave of All-In-The-Dance · Karaoke hosted by DJ KayGee · Line Dancing, Bop, Cha Cha, Hand Dancing, Two Stepping, Strand, Freestyle, and more · Professional photography by five photographers · Designated gentlemen dancers for single ladies · On-site dance instructors (from 6:00 pm) - Extensive Reception Buffet featuring hors d’oeuvres, Toscano Table, Pizza Station - Dinner Buffet including baked salmon, short ribs, chicken (baked & fried), a variety of holiday sides, assorted desserts, and more - Complimentary round-trip transportation for Hilton hotel guests This is truly a distinguished event tailored for mature guests. _________________________________________________ HOTEL BOOKING INFORMATION: Group rates of $131.00 + tax is available until November 26, 2025. Reservations must be made by this date. Book online: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/wilmington-gentlemen-of-distinction/ Guests may adjust arrival and departure dates as needed. Alternatively, call 302-454-1500 and reference group code WGD26. __________________________________________________ Plan now to attend the region’s premier Pre-New Year Holiday Gala—where elegance and sophistication await you and your guests. *Note: This event will sell out. * PURCHASE EVENT TICKETS CONTACT HOTLINE: Samuel Bailey – 302-743-3417 All tickets are sold in advance only. Cash App and Zelle payments available upon request (Call Hotline for details: 302-743-3417). EVENTBRITE LINK https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-new-years-holiday-gala-2026-edition-tickets-1588168307159?aff=ebdssbdestsearch No tickets are held at the door. All sales are final, no refunds. Regional Contacts: 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 Visit our website: https://www.wilmingtonsgents.com/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/claymont/pre-new-years-holiday-gala-2026-edition/200028684659607 - **Event Categories**: new-year, holiday, entertainment, music, dance, photography, karaoke, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 278 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Claymont - **state**: DE - **country**: United States - **location**: Waterfall Banquet and Conference Center - **lat**: 39.8014096 - **long**: -75.4600531 - **full address**: Waterfall Banquet and Conference Center, 3416 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703-3112, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: PRE-NEW YEARS HOLIDAY GALA - 2026 EDITION - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d4464676c829a905f9ddc39d81834bd3ee1b10222a41f9947bab8d4c5455fa75-rimg-w1200-h816-dc181514-gmir?v=1762627125 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is PRE-NEW YEARS HOLIDAY GALA - 2026 EDITION being held? - **A:** PRE-NEW YEARS HOLIDAY GALA - 2026 EDITION takes place on Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm at Waterfall Banquet and Conference Center, 3416 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703-3112, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing PRE-NEW YEARS HOLIDAY GALA - 2026 EDITION? - **A:** PRE-NEW YEARS HOLIDAY GALA - 2026 EDITION is organized by Samuel Bailey. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** PRE-NEW YEARS HOLIDAY GALA - 2026 EDITION is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Claymont, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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