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Big Red Ball

Stunning views, interesting people, seasonal revelry, and a shared mission: cultivating a thriving and inclusive district where community, commerce, arts, and entertainment come together to lead the way forward for our state.
Big Red Balls

Big Red Ball

December 7, 2024
The Atrium — 215 S. Washington Square
Private Donor Reception: 6:00 pm
Black Tie Ball: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

2024 EVENT AMBASSADORS

Sarah Anthony
State Senator Sarah Anthony
Nikki Thompson Frazier
Sweet Encounter CEO & Founder Nikki Thompson Frazier

2024 BIG RED BALL HOST COMMITTEE

Paul Gentilozzi
Samantha Harkins
Michelle Reynaert
Dana Kromer
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor
Lansing City Council Member Peter Spadafore
Lansing City Council Member Dr. Jeffrey Brown

An evening of spectacle and celebration supporting Downtown Lansing’s ongoing transformation. Proceeds fund critical improvements in placemaking, steetscapes, and historic rehabilitation.

This inaugural year will bring us together to infuse energy into our region’s central business district: our core, our heart, our home. We invite you to join us.

Shop

We've partnered with Grace Boutique of Old Town for our Big Red Ball to help you find the perfect dress. Shop with Grace and receive 15% off when you show your Big Red Ball ticket!

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Red dresses from Grace Boutique

Stay Downtown

Want to make a night out of the Big Red Ball? We’ve partnered with the Courtyard Marriot in Downtown Lansing to provide a special rate for Big Red Ball ticket holders on Saturday, December 7! You can book a room for the night of the ball for just $109! Rooms are first-come, first-served, and the last day to book is Saturday, November 16.

Book your group rate for The Inaugural Big Red Ball

Special Thank You to our Hotel Partner: Courtyard Lansing Downtown

Exterior view of the Courtyard Lansing Downtown
Exterior view of the patio at the Courtyard Lansing Downtown
Dining area of the Courtyard Lansing Downtown
Interior view of the Courtyard Lansing Downtown
Interior view of the Courtyard Lansing Downtown
Interior view of the Courtyard Lansing Downtown

Sponsorship

  • Presenting Partner: $15,000 (generously funded by New Vision Lansing)
  • Transformational Partner: $10,000 (two available)
  • City Center Partner: $5,000 (three available)
  • Impact Partner: $2,500 (seven available)
  • Donor Reception Sponsor: $1,500 (generously funded by For Good Foundation)
  • I Love Downtown Partner: $1,000 (three available)
  • Vitality Sponsors: $500 (unlimited)
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Martin Commerial Properties logo
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Michelle & Andy Reynaert
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Michigan Municipal League logo
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Isabel Boona
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Councilmember Peter Spadafore
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Double your Dollars - Purchase your Downtown Digital Dollars gift cards on Nov 30 and have your dollars doubled while funds last