Overview

Welcome to the Vampire Masquerade Ball!
Nuit des Danseurs, (Night of the dancers)

This is a one of a kind special event to bring awareness and help benefit the Alzheimer's Association of Las Cruces.
Please consider  donating any amount while at the event at their table set up in the foyer of the courthouse during the night of the event.
 
Tis' the year 1800, the night sky is foreboding, and the Château des Morts-Vivants looms large and imposing in the twilight.
As a distinguished night vampire, You have been invited to attend the Grand Ball of the vampire King and his Queen.
The Royal guest list is the who's who of the night dancers, Lords, Counts, Earls,  and Dukes from England, France and the dark countries.
Come into the Grand Ballroom and be announced by the Herald, introduce yourselves to the other royal vampires that have gathered for this festive night.
After the King and Queen have entered the ballroom and have taken their seat at the thrones, each vampire  guest  will be called up to the high table to be acknowledged by the royal court and your lady will be presented with a black rose for her beauty.
 As you are escorted to the high table for this , you will also be judged for your persona and your costumes, so look and act your best ! Prizes awarded!
After the introductions, we dance! The king and his lovely queen will lead the merrymaking with the first dance with the high court.
Enjoy the high spirits at the cash bar and  delicious hors d'oeuvres!
 An ensemble quartet will provide the proper ambiance for your dancing pleasure.
A special tour will be a visit to the ancient "Family Crypt" by candlelight to pay homage to the Grand Master, the head vampire who has been resting for 200 years.
 For those that want to enjoy the sweeping night vistas from the Chateau des Morts-Vivants, (Chateau of the undead) battlements, climb the tower stairs and enjoy the night sky.
VIP vampires have special seating both on the tower roof and in the ballroom!

Upon sign up, you will be receiving your dress code instructions and web sites to purchase your costumes, eye masks, fangs, etc.. You can also rent or make your own, but please remember to order /rent/make ASAP. We include pictures of some of the types of costumes.
 This is a themed ball, so we want you to look and act the part of an aristocratic vampire of nobility!
You will be sent different royal titles you can pick from in which upon entry into the royal court, your title and name will be called out by the Herald to announce your arrival to the High Court Ball..
We will await your royal presence at the Vampire Ball!

Early Vampire tickets discount until 9/23/2021! $79.00 per person
General Admission tickets after 9/23/2021            $87.00 per person
Early VIP Vampire tickets before 9/23/2021          $95.00 per person SOLD OUT
VIP Vampire tickets after 9/23/2021                      $105.00 per person SOLD OUT

Special VIP tickets: Special seating at the High Table with  the King & Queen. $105.00 per person SOLD OUT
Special name mention at High Court
Keepsake wine glass for your collection
Special preference on the tours of the night, VIP Seating on top of the ramparts as well!

 

Highlights

• Ballroom dancing
• Full costumes with eye masks
• Renaissance/Steampunk/ Victorian/Baroque  Dress
• Ensemble music & background Ballroom music
• Cash bar & Hors d'oeuvres 
• Ballroom dancing & witch dancing entertainment
• Special VIP seating & collectable wine glass
• Candle Tour of the "Family Crypt"
• Awards for "Best Dress" and "Best Persona" and more!
• Held at the historic former  1937 Dona Ana Courthouse & Jail Annex!

Location

Historic Former Dona Ana Courthouse, Las Cruces