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  • Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 pm – Sparkle in the Park

    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/

  • Wednesday, May 14, 12:00 noon – Party in the Park

    Since 2003, thanks to friends and supporters like you, Party in the Park has facilitated care for more than 9,000 inventoried trees, significant restoration and improvements in the historic, 1,100-acre Emerald Necklace park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. This year’s event will take place May 14 in Pinebank in Jamaica Pond Park, Sponsors to date include Bartlett Tree Experts, Sarah Freeman, Georgia Lee, Joan Goldberg, Elizabeth Clark Libert, The Newbury Boston, Elizabeth Brookhiser, and Skanska USA Commercial Development. To join the growing list, visit https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/party-in-the-park/

  • Wednesday, May 17, 11:00 am – Party in the Park

    On May 17, Party in the Park returns to Franklin Park, the city’s beloved annual luncheon to raise awareness and funds for the Emerald Necklace parks.

    Founded in 2003, Party in the Park attracts the area’s most generous greenspace supporters and civic leaders for a stylish tented luncheon in the Emerald Necklace. The Party honors the legacy of late Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Justine Mee Liff.

    Guests don their finest millinery at this “must-attend” fundraiser to herald the coming of spring to Boston. From picture hats and fascinators to cloches and pillboxes, every conceivable type of headgear will be on display.

    Festive spring décor, including stunning floral arrangements by DiCicco Design, will grace the venue while attendees enjoy a champagne and hors d’oeuvre reception, crafted by Max Ultimate Food, followed by a seated luncheon and program. $650. https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/party-in-the-park/

  • Tuesday, April 2, 6:00 pm – An Evening of History and Restoration

    The Party in the Park Committee invites you to an exclusive, hehind-the-scenes tour of the Benjamin-Constant murals at the historic Ames-Webster Mansion on Tuesday, April 2, beginning at 6 pm. Hear a presentation and view the murals with award-winning architect and designer Kahlil Hamady and Leslie-jon Vickory of Hamady Architects at 306 Dartmouth Street. Then, at 7, there will be a champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception at the Thayer Mansion, 305 Commonwealth Avenue. Tickets are $125. All proceeds benefit the Justine Mee Liff Fund for the Emerald Necklace. Catering provided by The Catered Affair. The evening is sponsored in part by Brown Advisory. To purchase tickets visit www.emeraldnecklace.org/ames-webster

  • Thursday, May 31, 11:00 am – Party in the Park – Save the Date

    The 15th Anniversary Party in the Park, the Justine Mee Liff Fund Luncheon, will be held Thursday May 31 at Franklin Park.  Reception begins at 11 am, with 12 noon luncheon. Come celebrate with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and wear your most outrageous hat.  For more information, call 617-522-2700, or buy tickets online at http://www.emeraldnecklace.org/party-in-the-park

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  • Thursday, February 23, 6:30 pm – Emerald Necklace Night at Symphony

    Introduce your friends to Party in the Park and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy with a Night at Symphony to benefit the Justine Mee Liff Fund. The event takes place Thursday, February 23 beginning at 6:30 pm at Symphony Hall. Evening includes pre-concert dinner and dessert at intermission. Supporter ticket level includes post-concert reception with conductor, Andris Nelsons. There will also be an exciting raffle, all to benefit the Conservancy. Purchase tickets ($150, $250) at www.emeraldnecklace.org. Sincere thanks to Mark Volpe, Kim Noltemy and the BSO for their continued support.

  • Wednesday, May 11, 11:00 am – Save the Date: Party in the Park

    The Emerald Necklace Conservancy will again host the Justine Mee Liff Fund Luncheon, Party in the Park, on Wednesday, May 11, at the Pinebank Promontory on Jamaica Pond in Boston.  This major fund raising event helps preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace. The genius of Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed more than 1,100 acres of meadows, woodlands and paths, can be enjoyed by all more than 100 years after the completion of his work, thanks to the stewardship of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy in collaboration with its public partners.

    The Party in the Park is one of the conservancy’s surest signs of spring and one of the most anticipated social events in Boston. To date, the luncheon has generated a $7.25 million for the parks. The proceeds go directly to the Justine Mee Liff Fund for the Emerald Necklace that underwrites improvement projects in the Emerald Necklace.

    Every May, just as spring declares itself in Boston, the luncheon draws hundreds of parks champions to gather for an elegant lunch served in a beautiful tent in one of the Necklace parks. Known as the “hat lunch” because so many guests complement their spring wardrobes with flowers and feathers, the party is planned over the course of a year by an all-volunteer committee to ensure a memorable afternoon. For more information, call 617-522-2700.  Buy tickets online at www.emeraldnecklace.org/party-in-the-park.

  • Wednesday, May 13, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Party in the Park

    Please join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for the 12th Annual Justine Mee Liff Fund Luncheon at Pinebank Promontory overlooking Jamaica Pond on Wednesday, May 13.  A cocktail reception begins at 11:00 am, followed by the luncheon at 12:30.  The 2015 Liff Spirit Award will be presented to Mark Volpe, Managing Director, Boston Symphony Orchestra.  Tickets begin at $450, and may be purchased on line at www.emeraldnecklace.org/party-in-the-park/ by April 24, or you may call 617-522-2700.  Complimentary valet parking and trolley service will be available.

  • Wednesday, May 14 – Save the Date – 11th Annual Party in the Park

    The 11th Anniversary of the Party in the Park, the Justine Mee Liff Fund Luncheon to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace, will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in a new location: Pinebank Promontory on Jamaica Pond. The reception will begin at 11 am, and the luncheon will start at 12:30.  For more information, call 617-522-2700.  You may also buy tickets online at www.emeraldnecklace.org/party-in-the-park.

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  • Wednesday, May 15, 11:00 am – Party in the Park

    The Chairs of Party in the Park announce a 10th anniversary goal of $1 million and the founding of the Olmsted Tree Society, at the Justine Mee Liff Luncheon Party in the Park, to be held on Wednesday, May 15 in the Kelleher Rose Garden, The Fenway, beginning at 11:00 am.  The 2013 Liff Spirit Award will honor Thomas M. and Angela Menino, Mayor and First Lady of the City of Boston.  Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, preserving Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace.  $750 per person – please respond by April 26.  Valet parking and a complimentary trolley will be available.  Make checks payable to Justine Mee Liff Fund for the Emerald Necklace, and send to the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, 125 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115.  If you wish to pay with a credit card, call 617-522-2700 or visit www.emeraldnecklace.org.

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