The 69th annual Rose Ball will take
place on Saturday 29 March, in aid of the Princess Grace Foundation. With host Stéphane Bern.
A sunset-themed Caribbean evening
The 69th Rose Ball will be one of the
highlights of the spring calendar in Monaco. On Saturday 29 March, the
illustrious Salle des Étoiles at the Sporting Monte-Carlo will be transformed
into a Caribbean paradise for the “Sunset Ball” specially created by Christian
Louboutin, the acclaimed designer who has once again been entrusted with
envisioning the event by H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover.
Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince
Albert II of Monaco, this very special evening will be hosted by Stéphane Bern,
and promises a spellbinding immersion in the festive atmosphere of the
Caribbean.
Guests will discover the sumptuously decorated
Salle des Étoiles turned into a lush
rainforest, generously adorned with roses and exotic flowers, complete
with an authentic beach café, the Monaco Sunset Bar, where they savour the feel
of the sand beneath their feet at the watch the sun set. The entertainment promises to be as
sensational as the rest of the Ball, with choreographer Blanca Li, the iconic
Ebony Steel Band, and the women’s collective from Guadeloupe Kozéika Panam,
while the headline act will be the fantastic EARTH, WIND & FIRE Experience
by Al McKay. All proceeds from this prestigious event will be donated to the
Princess Grace Foundation.

A little history...
Created in 1954, this annual event takes
place every March in the prestigious Salle des Etoiles at the Sporting
Monte-Carlo. In 1964, on the wishes of Princess Grace of Monaco and
following the creation of the Foundation that bears her name, the Rose Ball
became a charity event.
The glamorous gathering of the international
high society illuminates the Principality with glitz and sparkle for an evening
of festivities.
The Bal de la Rose is a symbol of razzle-dazzle and maintains the fascinating
legend of Monte-Carlo that it helped to forge.
The aura is such that it attracts many people who wish to be part of the
dream and enchantment of Monaco.
Tradition and innovation...
A
radiant spectacle in a fabulous decor, the Rose Ball has a different theme each
year with artists and new trends. Big names help organise the creative aspects
of the event, such as Karl Lagerfeld and more recently Christian Louboutin,
choosing the theme of the evening (Havana, the Viennese Secession, Manhattan or
Les Années Folles), the floral decoration, and the dinner, always with the
approval of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover, in an atmosphere of pomp and
sparkle with an almost surreal dimension.
Glamour and generosity...
The
Ball is not just a social event or another excuse for a party. It is first and foremost an internationally
recognised charity event with all proceeds and other exceptional prizes
(sculptures, paintings etc.) going to the Princess Grace Foundation since 1964.
The Foundation’s vocation is to help people and children in need by developing
humanitarian and philanthropic projects.

Photo credits:
© MONTE-CARLO Société des Bains de Mer