31 December 2025

Patent and Trademark Office Society Presents

In partnership with ThingsToDoDC
New Year’s Eve Gala – “World‑Wide Welcome to 2026”
Omni Shoreham Hotel – 2500 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Ticket Options (Max 2 per member – purchase by Dec. 29 via PTOS Catalog)

• White Glove Royal VIP – $300 – 8:30 PM–2 AM
• Presidential VIP – $215 – 9 PM–2 AM
• Ambassador General Admission – $120 – 10:30 PM–2 AM

Contacts:

• Event: Kang Hu – Kang.Hu@uspto.gov

Event Highlights

• FOUR Ballrooms, 20 Nations, 15+ International Celebrations
• Multiple Themes & Performances: Cirque du New Year’s Eve, live bands (7 Deadlies & Crush Funk), DJs (DJ Luv, DJ Pumpkin), karaoke, cultural dances (African, Chinese Lion, Mexican Hat, Salsa, Ballroom).
• Special Guests: Teddy & Abe (Washington Nationals mascots)
• Win a Trip to Egypt – courtesy of Egypt Air
• Full Open Bar, Midnight Champagne Toast, Huge Balloon Drop
• International Buffet & Dessert Displays
• Party Favors & Strolling Entertainers

VIP Experiences

White Glove Royal Dinner (8 PM) – Plated dinner with global menu (lobster bisque or goat cheese salad; steak au poivre with crab cake; white chocolate mousse dessert).
Presidential VIP Buffet (9 PM) – Global buffet with carving stations, seafood, Mediterranean dishes, and more.

International Themes & Rooms

• USA Ballroom: Times Square NYE, Roaring Twenties, Hollywood Experience
• Caribbean: Island music & dance with DJ Pumpkin
• Central/South America: Havana Salsa, Mexican Dance Performance
• Europe: High‑energy nightclub, opera, ballroom dancing lessons
• Asia: Tokyo karaoke, Chinese Lion Dance
• Bollywood: High‑energy Indian music/dance
• Africa: Native dance troupe performance
• Antarctica: Surprise penguin guest & prize

Why Omni Shoreham?

Historic luxury venue hosting presidents, celebrities, inaugural balls, and iconic events since FDR. Known for fast service, grand ballrooms, and unforgettable celebrations.

Dress to impress, celebrate cultures from around the globe, and ring in 2026 in style!
🎉 Thousands attend every year – this year will be no exception! 🎉

Full detail can be found at NEW YEAR’S EVE CIRQUE du 2026 INTERNATIONAL GALA | Things To Do DC