# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 52nd Black & Gold Scholarship Ball: An Evening at the Ton
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Dearest Gentle Reader,

The season’s most anticipated invitation has arrived.

The G.W.C. Brown Legacy Education Fund, in partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter, cordially invites you to the 52nd Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Ball: An Evening at the Ton.

On Saturday, December 5, 2026, the Norfolk Waterside Marriott will be transformed into an evening of elegance, distinction, and Black & Gold excellence. Guests are invited to arrive in their finest formal attire, prepared for a night worthy of the Ton.

And do take note: a prize will be awarded for Best Dressed, so this is not the evening to make a modest entrance.

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✨ 52nd Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Ball
👑 Theme: An Evening at the Ton
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
📍 Norfolk Waterside Marriott | Norfolk, VA
🎩 Formal Attire Required
🏆 Best Dressed Prize

The invitations have been extended. The Ton is preparing. The only question that remains is:

How will you make your grand entrance?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/52nd-black-and-gold-scholarship-ball-an-evening-at-the-ton/200030728829705
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 45

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Norfolk
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Norfolk Waterside Marriott
- **lat**: 36.846019
- **long**: -76.291143
- **full address**: Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 East Main Street,Norfolk,VA,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 52nd Black & Gold Scholarship Ball: An Evening at the Ton being held?
  - **A:** 52nd Black & Gold Scholarship Ball: An Evening at the Ton takes place on Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 East Main Street,Norfolk,VA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 52nd Black & Gold Scholarship Ball: An Evening at the Ton?
  - **A:** 52nd Black & Gold Scholarship Ball: An Evening at the Ton is organized by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 52nd Black & Gold Scholarship Ball: An Evening at the Ton 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 Norfolk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 52nd Black & Gold Scholarship Ball: An Evening at the Ton sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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