Our Annual Soirée on the Prado is Thursday, September 18th, 2025!
Don’t miss NEMPAC’s annual Soirée on the Prado, a stylish event celebrating our artistic community with live performances, delicious food, and great company, all under a grand tent and canopy of trees on the Paul Revere Mall. Join us for an unforgettable night connecting with fellow art enthusiasts and supporters while contributing to NEMPAC’s mission.
Learn about Sponsorship Opportunities
INFORMATION FOR TICKET HOLDERS
Attire: The recommended attire is festive cocktail style.
Weather: This is an outdoor tented event, with temperatures generally in the 70s.
Program: Details to come this summer.
Auction: Details to come in August.
Cuisine & Beverage: DePasquale Ventures will be cooking on-site and catering our event. Italian cuisine will be abundant from restaurants including Bricco, Il Panino, Mare, and Quattro and served buffet style. Our bar will be serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by 90+ Cellars, Boston Bottle, and SideCar.
Directions: If coming from Hanover Street, walk into the park, past the Paul Revere Statue and you will see our registration tent area on the right next to our NEMPAC Prado Studios. If coming from Unity Street, past the public water fountain and walk towards the registration tent on your left. Note, in Google Maps, enter “Paul Revere Mall, Boston MA 02113”.
Parking: The Battery Wharf Garage is offering a $30 parking rate for Soirée attendees. (2 Battery Wharf, Boston, MA 02109). Upon arrival, state that you are there for the NEMPAC, and they will prompt you to pay upfront giving you unrestricted time to enjoy the event. Other parking lots in the North End include North End Garage (600 Commercial Street, Boston MA 02113) or Sargent’s Wharf Parking Lot (269 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109).
Rideshare: If ride-sharing please ensure “Paul Revere Mall” as your destination.
Registration: Upon arrival, look for the registration table for checking in. For your convenience and to ensure that the line moves as quickly as possible, we request that you add your email and phone number and register your credit card before arrival. We will provide a link to do so this coming summer. Note: pre-registration allows you to participate in the Silent Auction and other donation opportunities, but no charges will be made unless you authorize a donation/purchase.
Text Communications: We will be sending you notification prior to the event, as well as night-of important information in order to support the best guest experience possible.
Accessibility: The Prado/Paul Revere Mall is fully accessible, as it is a flat park space with access on both ends of the park. If you require any special assistance at the event, please inform our Facilities and Operations Coordinator Steve Allen at least 48 hours prior to the event at sallen@nempacboston.org.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship Note: There are 4 levels of sponsorship available from $2,500 to $25,000, with increasing benefits, including table seating for 4 to 10 people accordingly. This event is held outdoors under a large tent. In the case of rain or inclement weather, there may be adjustments to table arrangements and we will work with you on any changes.
Table Purchase Note:
Table Prices are $1,500 for a table of 4 to 6. This event is held outdoors under a large tent. In the case of rain or inclement weather, there may be adjustments to table arrangements and we will work with you on any changes.
HOW TO GET TO THE PRADO
Public Transportation or Ride Sharing: If taking the MBTA, the closest stops are at North Station (Orange and Green lines; a 10-minute walk), Haymarket (Orange and Green lines; a 10-minute walk), and Government Center (Blue and Green lines; a 13-minute walk). If ride-sharing please set “Paul Revere Mall” as your destination.
Parking: There are several local parking lots in the North End. The closest lots are each about a five minute walk away and are: North End Garage (600 Commercial Street, Boston MA 02113) or Sargent’s Wharf Parking Lot (269 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109; a 5-minute walk). If ride-sharing please ensure “Paul Revere Mall” as your destination.
Enjoy this slideshow of photos from last year’s Soirée:
