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Bay Path University's Fifth President's Gala

 

 

 

Saturday, March 23, 2024 

5:30 p.m. -  VIP Reception
6:00 p.m. - Cocktail Hour
7:00 p.m. to Midnight - Dinner, Program, and Dancing

MassMutual Center, 1227 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103

Black Tie Optional 


Please find helpful information regarding our Gala below for those planning to attend. We look forward to welcoming you to Bay Path University's Fifth President's Gala on March 23. 

Parking Update - Please Use MGM Parking Garage

Please park in the MGM Springfield Parking Garage at 1 MGM Way, Springfield, MA 01105. A free shuttle service will pick up guests outside the garage valet entrance starting at 5:00 PM. Please look for our Gala sign for the exact location. The shuttle will drop you off at the MassMutual Center and provide trips from the MassMutual Center back to the MGM Springfield Parking Garage after the program concludes and up until midnight. Downtown Springfield will be busy on the evening of our Gala, so please plan accordingly. The parking garage next to the MassMutual Center is still under construction, and therefore, valet parking will be unavailable. 

VIP Guests - When to Arrive

As a Gala VIP guest, our VIP Reception will start at 5:30 PM. Please give yourself enough time to park, get to the MassMutual Center, and check in at registration. We will have live music, passed hors d'oeuvres, a charcuterie station, and a private bar. At 6:00 PM, our Cocktail Hour begins for all other guests. You may join the larger crowd or stay in the VIP area until the doors open at approximately 6:45 PM. The program will begin shortly after 7:00 PM.

All Other Guests - When to Arrive

Cocktail Hour begins at 6:00 PM. Please give yourself enough time to park, get to the MassMutual Center, and check in at registration. We will have passed hors d'oeuvres, photo stations, and open bar service. Ballroom doors open at approximately 6:45 PM. The program will begin shortly after 7:00 PM.

Pre-Registration Requested

Please take a few moments to pre-register yourself now by clicking here to expedite the check-in process on the evening of the Gala. You will be asked to enter a 10-digit mobile number and can pre-save your credit card information. Your information is strictly confidential and will only be used for the Gala. Our registration and event partner, Qtego, will only charge your credit card if you donate during the event unless you prefer to pay by check. 

The Heartbeat Dance Band

The Heartbeat Dance Band is an award-winning, high-energy dance band with a superb reputation for world-class talent and impeccable attention to detail. Recently named one of “America’s Best Wedding Bands” by NBC News4 NY, Heartbeat offers a mix of music that includes Big Band, Swing, Motown, R&B, Rock & Roll, and 70s-to-current Dance Music. The band features six lead vocalists that enable them to cover all styles of music. Hot horns and a jammin’ rhythm section promise to keep you on your feet all night long. They look forward to entertaining you!


Gala Chairs

Honorary Chairs:

U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal, First Congressional District of Massachusetts
Sister Mary Caritas, SP, Environmental Advocate and Healthcare Leader

Vision Chairs:

Carrie R. '86 and Timothy Burr, Bay Path University Alumna and Board Chair
Roberta B. and Robert Bolduc,
Bay Path University Emerita Trustee, Community Leaders and Healthcare Advocates

Event Chairs:

Pia S. and Jay Kumar, Bay Path University Trustee and Community Leaders
Michelle and Peter Wirth, Bay Path University Trustee and Community Leaders
Anna S. and Paul L. Mancinone, Community Leaders and Healthcare Advocates