The City of Bright Nights Ball is Springfield (MA)'s social event of the year.  The black tie only gala includes a gourmet dinner, dancing, and live and silent auction. It supports the Spirit of Springfield's efforts to bring the community together in celebration with large-scale, high-profile family-friendly events that include the World's Largest Pancake Breakfast, Star Spangled Springfield, Springfield's September 11th Remembrance Ceremony, and Bright Nights at Forest Park, the Northeast's premier holiday lighting experience.

This year's theme is LOVE.  The Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield will be filled with thousands of red roses.  The guests include the community's business, political, and public safety leaders.  Guests will leave with a box of chocolates and a booklet of famous love letters.