2026 BB VA/DC Homecoming: Two Parties One Purpose Gala
October 30, 2026 6:00 - 10:00 pm
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004, USA
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Includes access to the main event at the Homecoming: Two Parties One Purpose Gala.
Enjoy 10 chef's tasting stations, bid on fabulous silent auction items, experience our inspiring Best Buddies program, and more for a memorable evening in support of inclusion.
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Includes one ticket with VIP access to the Homecoming: Two Parties One Purpose Gala.
Enjoy an exclusive 1 hour VIP reception in the oculus featuring a chef's tasting and custom cocktail, then head into the main event to bid on fabulous auction items, more chefs tastings, and an unforgettable evening in support of Best Buddies.
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Table of 10
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Includes 10 tickets with VIP access and reserved seating at the Homecoming: Two Parties One Purpose Gala.
Your group will enjoy an exclusive 1 hour VIP reception in the oculus featuring a chef's tasting and custom cocktail. You'll then head back into the main room to enjoy more chefs tastings, bid on fabulous auction items, and enjoy our program.
This is the perfect opportunity to invite friends, family and/or colleagues for an unforgettable evening in support of Best Buddies.
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Add a $10 donation to help send a Best Buddies student from across Virginia and DC to the Homecoming dance. Your support gives students with and without disabilities the chance to celebrate inclusion together at this unforgettable event.
*These are not tickets to the student dance! If you are a student or member of our programs under the age of 26 and interested in attending the dance, please visit our Student Dance site to purchase tickets.
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Sponsor a Citizen
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Add a $125 donation to help subsidize a Citizen participant's ticket to the gala. Your support gives adults with disabilities the chance to celebrate inclusion together at this unforgettable event!
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Diamond Sponsor
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Diamond Sponsor for the Homecoming Gala. Includes the following:
- Two tables (20 VIP tickets) in a premier seating location
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Recognition on the Champions Homepage
- Recognition in event materials, advertisements, and promotions
- Brand exposure across digital platforms
- Business name & logo displayed throughout the event venue
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight across Best Buddies Virginia & DC social media platforms, including collaborative content opportunities and featured promotional posts
- Prominent name/logo placement on all event communications, promotional materials, and event signage
- Verbal recognition throughout the event program and in select event advertising
- Opportunity for a company representative to provide remarks during the Gala program
- Opportunity to designate an honorary chair for the Homecoming Gala Committee
- Employee engagement opportunities, including volunteer activations, webinar participation, or hosting a Best Buddies Ambassador training
- Recognition in the 2026 Best Buddies International Annual Report and Virginia & DC monthly newsletter
- Cross-branding opportunity at one additional Best Buddies event in the following year (Back to Best Buddies, Leadership Conference, or Leadership Training Day), including logo visibility and speaking opportunity for a company representative
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Inclusion Sponsor
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Inclusion Sponsor for the Homecoming Gala. Includes the following:
- One table (10 VIP tickets) in a premier seating location
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Recognition on the Champions Homepage
- Recognition in event materials, advertisements, and promotions
- Brand exposure across digital platforms
- Business name & logo displayed throughout the event venue
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight across Best Buddies Virginia & DC social media platforms, including collaborative content opportunities and featured promotional posts
- stage recognition during the Gala program
- Employee engagement opportunities, including volunteer activations, webinar participation, or hosting a Best Buddies Ambassador training
- Cross-branding opportunity at one additional Best Buddies event in the following year (Back to Best Buddies, Leadership Conference, or Leadership Training Day), including logo visibility and on-site engagement opportunities
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Gold Sponsor
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Gold Sponsor for the Homecoming Gala. Includes the following:
- One table (10 VIP tickets) for guests
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Recognition on the Champions Homepage
- Recognition in event materials, advertisements, and promotions
- Brand exposure across digital platforms
- Business name & logo displayed throughout the event venue
- Stage recognition during the Gala program
- Employee engagement opportunities, including volunteer activations, webinar participation, or hosting a Best Buddies Ambassador training
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Silver Sponsor
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Silver Sponsor for the Homecoming Gala. Includes the following:
- Six VIP tickets for guests
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Recognition on the Champions Homepage
Recognition in event materials, advertisements, and promotions - Brand exposure across digital platforms
- Business name & logo displayed throughout the event venue
- Stage recognition during the Gala program
- Employee engagement opportunities, including volunteer activations, webinar participation, or hosting a Best Buddies Ambassador training
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Bronze Sponsor
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Bronze Sponsor for the Homecoming Gala. Includes the following:
- Four VIP tickets for guests
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Recognition on the Champions Homepage
- Recognition in event materials, advertisements, and promotions
- Brand exposure across digital platforms
- Business name & logo displayed throughout the event venue
- Employee engagement opportunities, including volunteer activations, webinar participation, or hosting a Best Buddies Ambassador training
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Friendship Sponsor
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Friendship Sponsor for the Homecoming Gala. Includes the following:
- Two VIP tickets for guests
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Recognition on the Champions Homepage
- Recognition in event materials, advertisements, and promotions
- Brand exposure across digital platforms
- Business name & logo displayed throughout the event venue
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Friday, October 30, 2026
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
Program for the Adult Party:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
VIP Reception
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Enjoy live music performed by Bootsie & the Groove
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Chefs Tastings & Silent Auction Open
7:45pm
Program Begins
9:15pm-10:00pm
Bootsie & the Groove takes the stage - join us for dancing and mingling with our Champions!
Homecoming: Two Parties One Purpose
These two incredible parties come together for one goal - moving our Best Buddies mission forward. Join us as we honor this mission of building friendships, creating jobs, developing leaders, and fostering inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, drinks, and community! Adult guests (21+) will savor incredible creations from local chefs teamed up with their Best Buddies sous chefs, alongside delicious cocktails and beverages. Enjoy exploring our silent auction filled with fantastic items from our local community and beyond.
During our program, you'll have the chance to hear from our Best Buddies Ambassadors and Champions, bid on incredible live auction items, and raise your paddle in the name of inclusion. We'll then present the Diane Ray Brown Lifetime of Friendship Award, honoring an individual who has made a lasting impact on the disability community through their unwavering commitment to inclusion, friendship, and advocacy. This award celebrates a legacy of compassion and leadership, and we look forward to recognizing this year's inspiring honoree during the evening's program.
We'll also honor our remarkable Champion of the Year candidates-advocates working to build friendships, jobs, leadership opportunities, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The evening concludes with the big moment: announcing our Champion of the Year for Virginia & DC.
Whether you're a longtime supporter or new to our mission, you're invited to celebrate inclusion with us. Multiple ticket levels are available. If you are a Best Buddies participant or need financial assistance to attend, please reach out to Olivia Murphy-Costanzo at [email protected]
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