White is in for June with NWA’s The White Party

Staff report

“All OUT June” is set to kick off another year of success in the drive for equality with The White Party. The event has been the crowning event for the All OUT June celebrations since its inception and, for the past three years, it has been held at Speakeasy Nightclub & Lounge.

After all, the color white is said to represent a successful beginning; the beginning of a successful year in the fight for equality.

Speakeasy is normally dramatically lit and decorated. For The White Party, it changes its entire 4,000 square feet to white exclusively for the festivities. A multitude of NWA Center for Equality volunteers and Speakeasy employees spend eight hours every year changing the environment of the club just for the one night that is The White Party. It has grown to be one of the most popular and well known events of pride month in Northwest Arkansas.

The White Party is a costume party with white attire as the only request. Customers are welcome to interpret this as they choose, or not dress up at all. This year's White Party is Saturday, June 29th at the Speakeasy Nightclub & Lounge, located at 509 W Spring Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The event will be held following the Pride Parade. Doors open at 9pm. There is an $8 charge for patrons over 21 years of age, and $10 for those under 21.

The event has become one of the Center's largest fundraisers of the year as 40% of the door proceeds will go directly to the NWA Center for Equality. Donations are also being accepted at the door. Patrons should come excited to celebrate the culmination of Pride Month at its grand finale.

There are a limited number of reserved tables available both in the VIP room and on the Patio. Please contact Speakeasy directly at (479) 443-3279 or SpeakeasyNWA@gmail.com with any questions or to make reservations. Further information regarding the White Party is available at Facebook.com/SpeakeasyFayetteville.