Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Adjacent to Alfond Spray Deck, Gronk Playground and CHARLESBANK – the soon-to-be Welcome Center for the Charles River Esplanade
- Includes all you could ask for during an evening along the River—Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing, and so much more!
- Our 25th year coincides with the tenth year of our own Alexi Conine as our incredible Chair of the Board. We will honor Alexi’s incredible leadership and her commitment to our beloved park.
2026 Moondance Sponsorship Opportunities
| $250,000 | Silver Maple Sponsor |
|---|---|
| $100,000 | Copper Beech Sponsor |
| $50,000 | Golden Willow Sponsor |
| $25,000 | Scarlet Oak Sponsor |
| $17,500 | White Elm Sponsor |
| $10,000 | Black Tupelo Sponsor |
| $5,000 | Crimson Cherry Sponsor |
2025 Gala Highlights!
MORE DETAILS BELOW
Thank you to our Co-Chairs—Teri Bishoff & Jesse Baker, and Alexis & Chris Egan—, the Host Committee, sponsors, and every guest who made this unforgettable night possible. On Saturday, September 20, supporters gathered on Fiedler Field for our final Moondance Gala in this iconic location. Together, we raised $2.3 million to support the care and programming of the landmarked riverfront park, as well as increase park access and welcome visitors with the forthcoming Smith Family Pavilion at the historic Charlesbank end of the Charles River Esplanade.
The night’s highlights include a special paddle raise honoring architect Maryann Thompson, whose vision has shaped the new Charlesbank campus. Thanks to a $500,000 match from Happy and Bob Doran, guests helped fund the future Maryann Thompson Breezeway in the Smith Family Pavilion.
The Esplanade Association is an entirely community-supported nonprofit with all funds raised and earned for annual operating through grants, sponsorships and donations. For decades, the Moondance Gala has not only been our key source of funding, but among Boston’s premier gatherings for all eager to build community and connection in public greenspace. All of the event’s proceeds support the ongoing maintenance, free programming and capital improvements of our beloved riverfront state park.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jim Diverio at jdiverio@esplanade.org or Emma Rose Rainville at erainville@esplanade.org.
2025 Co-Chairs
Teri Bishoff & Jesse Baker
Alexis & Chris Egan
2025 Honorees
Jeff Bellows
Neal Balkowitch and Donald Nelson
Brenda and Stéphane Bancel
Alexi and Steve Conine
Cynthia Croatti and Alan Patrick
Elizabeth and Gonzague de Montrichard
Missy and David Druley
Jean and Christopher Egan
Barbara and Michael Eisenson
Claire and Adam Forkner
Audrey and Jim Foster
Cynthia George
Christie and Bob Hedges
Allison and Andrew Hirsch
Dan Mathieu
Jennifer Nassour
Shelly Nemirovsky
Margo and Fred Newman
Jeryl Oristaglio
Joan Patton
Carolina Säve
Mary Lou Seidner
Jill and Niraj Shah
Lori and Matthew Sidman
Hope Sidman and Steve Wymer
Shannon and Michael Sperlinga
Sandy Steele and Paul Greenfield
Cesarina Templeton and Bruce Wheeler
Emi Winterer
Previous Gala Photos
Photos by Michael Blanchard
Video by Ian Squared
Photos by Michael Blanchard, Elevin Studios
Video by Ian Squared
