

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 6th Annual Step into the Light Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an unforgettable evening of compassion, hope, and transformation at the 2026 Step into the Light Gala.

On Saturday, April 18, celebrate new beginnings at Rivers Casino with live music, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a curated silent auction. This inspiring evening honors survivors as they heal, grow, and bloom into brighter futures.

Attire: Black tie optional. Guests are encouraged to embrace the beauty of spring—flowing gowns, fresh florals, and graceful elegance.

For over 40 years, Samaritan House has provided critical resources to individuals experiencing domestic and sexual violence, empowering them to break free and move toward safer, more hopeful futures. As our largest fundraising event of the year, the Step into the Light Gala celebrates the strength, resilience, and perseverance of those we serve.

Learn more at https://samaritanhouseva.org/gala
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/the-6th-annual-step-into-the-light-gala/200029831166459
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026stepintothelightgalabloom/event/2026stepintothelightgala-bloom/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=portsmouth-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portsmouth
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rivers Casino Portsmouth
- **lat**: 36.805496497004
- **long**: -76.354469299316
- **full address**: Rivers Casino Portsmouth, 3609 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701-3419, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Samaritan House (https://allevents.in/org/samaritan-house/4915758)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e3f064ab6508612bc64262e3cc4cd9fd1bd5ae1831dff764967769aff12b2a75-rimg-w300-h300-dc133016-gmir?v=1773912358

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Rivers Casino Portsmouth, 3609 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701-3419, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Samaritan House
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, live-music, entertainment, charities
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The 6th Annual Step into the Light Gala ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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