1940s Ball with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra at Boulder Airport

Saturday, June 20th at 6:30 PM

Boulder Airport

Overview:

Watch exhilarating WWII planes fly overhead while you dance to the iconic tunes of NYC’s World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra LIVE! “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade” …Immerse yourself in the romance of the 1940s, as the sun sets at Boulder Airport on a beautiful summer night.

Enter our hangar made into a scene from Casablanca …with stunning movie set props & lights, and even a roulette table you can play! Stroll down Victory Street beneath a glowing canopy of Vietnamese lanterns surrounded by WWII-era vehicles, 1940s characters, and a bustling WWII base camp brought to life with living history re-enactors.

Step into your finest 1940s attire and be swept into an era of glamour, adventure and timeless music. Hop into the Best Dressed contest to showcase your impeccable style! Join the swing dance lessons, or the interactive scavenger hunt! Escape on an enchanting journey to a time when the entire nation swayed together to jazzy, brassy, romantic rhythms—melodies of hope, promise and prosperity. Don’t miss this unique night of nostalgia, where both history lovers and romantics unite!

Tickets sell out early every year and they will be SOLD OUT soon–order now!! Let’s make memories that will last a lifetime!

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS INCLUDE:

• Entrance to the event beginning at 6:30 pm.
• Free parking.
• Photo stations throughout the event, including some with WWII planes.
• Access to live performances, dancing, and entertainment.
• Group swing dance lesson.

Attire:

There is a dress code for this event in keeping with the theme, the historic sets, WWII planes, and automobiles. We strongly advise 1940s themed evening attire, party dresses and/or uniforms. For inspiration and recommendations please visit the Dressing 1940s section. Actual vintage dress is best, however, if you cannot find period attire to wear, women can wear a modern dress that is cut like those from the era with vintage accents such as vintage jewelry, gloves, and/or a flower in their hair and men can wear a modern suit that looks similar to those of the era with accents like a fedora, suspenders or a bow tie.

***Please wear or bring comfortable shoes. The event is at an active airport and the ground is uneven in some areas and has grass and gravel. It is highly recommend comfortable shoes. ****If you wear heels, it is highly recommended to bring a comfortable pair of shoes to change into.

Refunds

NEW ticket credit policy: Please email [email protected] to authorize the cancellation of your tickets at least 72 hours prior to the event and you will receive a credit voucher for the total you paid for your tickets, minus a $15 transfer fee per ticket. Vouchers expire after 3 years from the date of issuance. No cash refunds under any circumstance and no exceptions can be made to the 72-hour rule. You can also sell your tickets via Tixel or you can transfer them to another person here.

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