Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 10 am to 4:30 pm
Lincoln Park
1450 High St,
Alameda, CA
Pack a picnic lunch and head to beautiful Lincoln Park
for an elegant Edwardian picnic among the roses in Old Alameda, followed by a
vintage dance with live music.
The celebrated Bangers & Mash will play an afternoon
of beautiful waltzes and polkas to the latest Ragtime music (one-steps,
two-steps, and the Castle Schottische) and the new tango from Argentina. The
leisurely picnic begins at 10 am with formal dancing from 1 to 4:30 pm.
Edwardian or “Teens” costumes (1900-1914) or “Mary
Poppins”-inspired costumes are admired, but are not required. Please bring your
own picnic (the event is not a potluck) and, if you like, your own picnic
furniture and accessories. Efforts to make your picnic spot look as period as
possible are appreciated.
As the August weather in Alameda can be very changeable,
special guest Mary Poppins recommends hats, shawls and parasols. If you plan to
dance, be sure to wear sensible shoes or boots sturdy enough for outdoor
dancing.
Cost: This event is free to attend, but donations are
appreciated.
