The Guardsmen Tree Lot Party

Festival Pavilion at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture,San Francisco CA 94123

18 December, 2021

Description

Celebrate the season with a magical night of dancing and beverages in an indoor winter wonderland. The Guardsmen are excited to invite you to the party San Francisco Magazine calls the "top holiday soiree", the annual Tree Lot Party! Enjoy a hosted bar from 8pm–1:30am, dance, mingle and be jolly in what will be the best event of the holiday season! Described as "THE party that everyone talks about for months", The Guardsmen Tree Lot Party brings together San Francisco’s glamorous and fun-loving party goers, all to raise funds for over 2,500 Bay Area at-risk youth. This years live musical performance is known to many, respected by all, and they will be putting on a show that will make your upper lip tickle! The Festival Pavilion in Fort Mason Center is one of SF's most sensational waterfront venues, and will be transformed into a winter wonderland that rivals the north pole and will leave you awestruck. Beautiful Christmas trees line the entry as you make your way to your complimentary champagne. Have your picture taken with all your friends at the step and repeat or grab some fun snaps at one of the themed photo booths. Grab a drink from one of six bars then make your way to one of the largest dance floors in all of San Francisco and enjoy the show (have we settled on the music? Maybe include some detail here). One of the most magical nights of the year is only weeks away. Be sure to get your ticket today! Cocktail Attire Strongly Suggested Proof of vaccination along with a government-issued ID that matches the name on your vaccination card will be required for entry. All proceeds benefit at-risk Bay Area kids: The Guardsmen make a life-changing difference in the lives of at-risk youth by raising funds for scholarship, campership, and other youth programs. Learn more at www.guardsmen.org FAQsWho are The Guardsmen? Why is this a benefit? Every year The Guardsmen changes lives across the Bay Area by sending more than 2,500 at-risk youth to outdoor education programs and by providing scholarships for more than 250 students to attend private schools. Learn more about The Guardsmen What should I wear? Cocktail attire is highly suggested. Because it is chilly in San Francisco, you can wear a jacket and leave it in our complimentary coat check while you enjoy the night's festivities. The event is held at The Guardsmen Christmas Tree Lot which sells living trees for weeks leading up to the event so, despite the well-swept floors, your shoes may get dirty. Do I need to bring money? Are drinks included? Drinks are included in all tickets. Please bring cash to tip. All tips and proceeds go to support Bay Area at-risk youth. Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? Per state law, guests must be 21 or older to attend; both scannable tickets and valid government ID's are required at the door for check-in - no exceptions. What is the mask policy? Masking requirements will follow the San Francisco guidance in-place at the time of the event. How should I get to the Tree Lot Party? Parking is limited at Fort Mason. Please consider taking a ride-sharing service such as Lyft. May I upgrade my ticket (e.g. GA to VIP)? Yes, please transfer to the other ticket type in Eventbrite. Log into Eventbrite, click Tickets (under your name in the top right), and follow this screenshot. What does it take to put on The Guardsmen Tree Lot Party? The Tree Lot Party is put on entirely by volunteers. See this brief video on what it takes to put on this world-famous event What's The Guardsmen's IRS status? The Guardsmen is a registered 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation. Donations are greatly appreciated and highly encouraged but are separate from ticket purchases. Only a ticket purchase grants the ticket holder entrance to the event. Separate donations alone can not qualify for entrance. What is the refund policy? How can I transfer my registration? While registrations are non-refundable, you may transfer your registration to a friend on Eventbrite. Log into Eventbrite, click Tickets (under your name in the top right), and follow this screenshot. To learn about event sponsorship opportunities: Contact the event hosts with any questions: [email protected] Thank you for supporting The Guardsmen!guardsmen.org The Guardsmen is a group of Bay Area men mobilizing their significant talents and resources to enhance and improve the lives of at-risk youth. This all-volunteer organization, founded in 1947, provides access to high-quality educational and outdoor activities for inner-city youth.  The opportunities created through The Guardsmen's scholarship and campership programs mean that every year kids who otherwise would not have a chance at success are given the opportunity to excel as productive members of society. Each year The Guardsmen sends 2,500 youth to outdoor education programs and provides scholarship support to more than 250 students at Bay Area private schools. The Guardsmen is committed to making sure that fundraising dollars are spent wisely, with the greatest need and highest returns always in mind. In fact, approximately 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to support programs for kids.