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Experience a real Strauss Viennese Ball at Glen Echo Park! Dress up to the nines and join us at the prestigious Spanish Ballroom for an elegant evening of dancing on a 7500 sq feet floating wood dance floor, one of the largest dance spaces in the United States! The Grand Ball features live music by con Brio, the famous Fledermaus Quadrille #6, a Snow Ball dance, and a Grand March! Sandwiches, snacks, beer, wine, and champagne available for purchase at the cafe.Admission:Early Bird Prices until September 30, 2026:General Admission (Ball + Lesson): $70General Admission (Ball Only): $60First Responders/Military (Ball + Lesson): $60First Responders/Military (Ball Only): $50Students under 30 (Ball + Lesson): $50Students under 30 (Ball Only): $40Standard Prices starting October 1, 2026:General Admission (Ball + Lesson): $80General Admission (Ball Only): $701st Responders/Military (Ball + Lesson): $701st Responders/Military (Ball only): $60Students under 30 (Ball + Lesson): $55Students under 30 (Ball only): $45Schedule:7:00-7:30pm: Check-in for Viennese Waltz lesson (a nice selection of recorded waltzes will play during check-in for you to warm up prior to the lesson)7:30-8:15pm: Viennese Waltz Lesson with Todd and Migle8:15-8:40pm: Check-in for the Ball. Enjoy walking to grounds of the beautiful Glen Echo Park pavilion, have a snack from the cafe, and see the line dancing event at the Bumper Park Pavilion next door as the sound check occurs for our live orchestra.8:40pm: Line up for Grand Marche8::45pm: Grand Marche with con Brio live music begins!9:40pm: Announcements and Snowball Waltz mixer10:30pm: Fledermaus Quadrille #611:45pm: Ball concludesNo refunds.ParkingUse the following address for GPS to take you to our FREE parking lot: 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812For Google Maps, search "Glen Echo Park Parking" or click here: Google Maps >>Parking & Directions: glenechopark.org/directions | Park Map: glenechopark.org/parkmapVenue InformationThe Spanish Ballroom is a historic building with no central heating and cooling. Fans are stationed around the floor. Please be aware of temperatures and dress accordingly.