For more than two decades, Party in the Park has been one of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s surest signs of spring—and one of Boston’s most anticipated social events. Since 2003, the event has generated more than $11.2 million in support of the Conservancy’s mission to care for, restore, and activate Boston’s historic park system.

In 2026, this beloved tradition evolves. Sparkle in the Park: An Enchanted Evening reimagines Party in the Park as an evening cocktail reception set against the natural beauty of Jamaica Pond. Designed to be festive, intimate, and immersive, Sparkle in the Park will feature cocktails, delicious fare, engaging activities, and entertainment—celebrating the Emerald Necklace in a new and memorable way.

This refreshed format honors the legacy of Party in the Park while offering supporters a new way to gather in celebration of Boston’s parks. Sparkle in the Park continues the Conservancy’s long-standing tradition of bringing together champions of the Emerald Necklace in support of this vital work.

Since its founding, Party in the Park—and now Sparkle in the Park—has made possible the care of more than 9,000 inventoried trees, as well as significant restoration and improvements throughout the historic 1,100-acre Emerald Necklace park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The generosity of friends and supporters ensures these treasured landscapes remain vibrant, welcoming, and accessible for all.

To read more about the event, and to purchase tickets ($650 each) and sponsorships, visit https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/party-in-the-park/purchase-tickets/