Spirit of Springfield

The Spirit of Springfield is a non-profit organization created more than 30 years ago to produce events that enhance the quality of life by providing people with a sense of community, civic pride and opportunities for celebration, and generate economic stimulation.  Annually, the organization entertains more than 400,000 people with iconic events like Star Spangled Springfield, World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast, Bright Nights at Forest Park, Bright Nights 5K Road Race, and September 11th Remembrance Ceremony.

 Goal

The goal for the gala is to raise money to support Spirit of Springfield efforts to bring free, family-friendly entertainment to the residents, neighbors, and visitors to our area (Springfield and Western Massachusetts).

Event

This year, The 2023 City of Bright Nights Ball will be an evening of gilded glamour with the Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield dripping with gold.  The black-tie only gala will feature elaborate décor throughout the reception area, a gourmet dinner, dancing as well as live and silent auctions.  It has earned the reputation of being Springfield’s social event of the year.

Attendees                                                                                                                                   

There will be more than 500 people attending the sold out gala.  The guests will include state and local elected officials, the community’s corporate, and civic leaders as well as the top military and public safety officers. 

Supporters

The 2023 City of Bright Nights Ball is sponsored by Western New England University.  Additional support is being provided by American Medical Response (AMR), Baystate Health, The Colvest Group, Comcast, FR Investment Group, Gleason Johndrow Landscaping, Health New England, M&T Bank, MassMutual, MGM Springfield, Monson Savings Bank, MP CPA, New England Business Machine, PeoplesBank, Sheraton Springfield, Springfield Business Improvement District, Westfield Bank, additional members of the corporate community, and 30 students from Western New England University.