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Diner en Blanc

WHAT: Diner en Blanc is a chic, secret pop-up style picnic, imported from France and taking LA by storm this August to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The event was launched in Paris in 1988 and today takes place across the glove, attracting over 10,000 guests dressed entirely in white for an epicurean feast under the stars.

Diner en Blanc will make its Los Angeles debut on August 21, 2013. Keeping with tradition, over 1,000 foodies and cultural enthusiasts dressed head-to-toe in white will descend upon a secret locationthat is revealed at the very last minute, bringing with them their own gourmet picnic, tables, chairs, libations and dinnerware. The evening will include mingling with friends, dining with strangers, live music and dancing.

WHY: Take part in the epic, international phenomenon that brings people together the old fashioned way-through breaking bread, or shall we say, a baguette! This tres chic picnic is equal parts mystery tour, flash mob dining, and je ne sais quoi.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Rain or Shine!

WHERE: Diner en Blanc will be hosted on a public site in Los Angeles in one of the most beautiful parts of the city where diners can "see and be seen." The location remains secret until minutes before the event is slated to start, however, confirmed guests will be instructed to meet-by the hundreds- in key meeting spots around the city to board pre-arranged transportation to the venue.

TICKETS & RULES: Diner en Blanc is 21+ and by invite only. The event upholds a strong tradition of specific rules. Sign up to receive an invitation and rules of participation at http://losangeles.dinerenblanc.info/.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit http://losangeles.dinerenblanc.info/ .To view videos and images from past events, check out the official Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/DinerEnBlanc.LosAngeles.

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