Le Diner en Blanc Becomes AC Tradition
The international outdoor picnic found its way to the resort in 2022 and has taken hold in the hearts of residents and visitors alike.
ATLANTIC CITY—Le Diner en Blanc transformed Brighton Park into the largest outdoor white party of the season on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Diners came from across the tri-state area to have dinner in the open air in Atlantic City as a live DJ spun new music and classics. The international outdoor picnic found its way to the resort in 2022 and has taken hold in the hearts of residents and visitors alike.
“This is our third year,” said Joan Riegel, of Yardly, PA. “It’s fun and we’re meeting new people.”
“This is something that I always wanted to do,” added Shermaine Gunter-Gary, of Atlantic City. Gunter-Gary, who is the founder of Empowerment Tools Coalition, a nonprofit organization that serves organizations dedicated to helping youth, attended with her family and friends Kenny and Maxzine Logan from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.“It’s a nice event,” Ken Logan said. “If it’s not broken don’t fix it.” Maxine Logan agreed. “Friends bring us back,” Maxine said.
Kendall Bettis (Left) and Frankie Davis (Right) of Atlantic City, attend Le Diner en Blanc in various cities. Photo Credit: Mark Tyler
Some said supporting Le Diner en Blanc Atlantic City is becoming a tradition. Frankie Davis and Kendall Bettus, both of Atlantic City, said they enjoy the event because it’s so much fun. Davis has attended Le Diner en Blanc in numerous cities including Washington D.C., Richmond, Hampton Rhodes and even Paris. “My friend Sacha Taylor Blades invited me in 2012, and I’ve been coming ever since,” Davis said.
Denae Patterson, of Philadelphia, who is organizing Le Diner en Blanc, New York City with a masquerade theme, also attended. "Most of the attendees came from the Tri-State area," Patterson said.
Atlantic City Councilman George Crouch (Left) came with family and friends Arlene and Terrance Wilson, Valerie Crouch, Medina Bell, and Nichelle Smith. Photo Credit: Mark Tyler
Atlantic City Councilman George Crouch and his friends and family also attended.
Claudine Archer, of Willingboro, served as the organizer. “It turned out good,” said Archer. “The guests were outstanding.” Generally, the planning takes about a year. Archer said she pulled everything together in just four months.
“Our guests gave us a lot of grace,” Archer said. Archer, who is the founder of a homelessness Prevention program, called “The Beloved Project of New Jersey, said she enjoyed organizing the outdoor party.
“I really want to work with people in Atlantic City,” Archer said.
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