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Ready to indulge in a mid-week escape that’s equal parts chic soirée and feel-good philanthropy? The 19th Annual Special Olympics New York Summer Social returns on Wednesday July 30, 2025, and this year, it’s serving pure magic at PHD Rooftop at Dream Downtown. Think skyline views, glowing city lights, and a dazzling crowd, all in support of an incredible cause starting at 8:00pm.
Grab your $49 Ticket (an $89 value) for admission to the summer gala of the season, complete with a 3 Hour Premium Open Bar from 8:00pm until 11:00pm serving Cocktails, Wine, and Beers featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Captain Morgan Rum, Bulleit Bourbon, High Noon Seltzers, LaMarca Prosecco, Bribon Silver Tequila, Gunpowder Gin, and more.
Sip on endless premium tipples and enjoy delicious NYC-style Hot Dogs as you mingle with the city’s most stylish do-gooders. With a live DJ spinning under the stars and a glam rooftop backdrop, this is a philanthropic fantasy. Dress to dazzle, because this is your moment to sparkle among NYC’s philanthropic elite.
Feeling lucky? Don’t miss the silent auction featuring dreamy getaways to Antigua, Panama, and Barbados, iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tickets, a private dinner with Julia Haart, autographed Giants and Bills memorabilia, Warby Parker exclusives, gift cards to the hottest wine bars, fitness studios, restaurants in town, and more.
And when the main event winds down, the rooftop keeps pulsing with energy. The exclusive afterparty rolls on, so you can keep celebrating in style. It's time to sip, sparkle, and support...
It’s back and more glamorous than ever! The 19th Annual Special Olympics New York Summer Social returns, bringing with it a dazzling evening where high-style indulgence meets heartfelt impact. Held at the breathtaking PHD Rooftop at Dream Downtown, this is the city's ultimate midweek fête, where philanthropy, fashion, and fun come together under the stars.
Join a crowd of New York’s most stylish professionals, creatives, and tastemakers for a night that promises both purpose and play. As the sun sets, the city skyline becomes your backdrop for sipping from a premium open bar. A live DJ will keep the dance floor buzzing while you mix and mingle with fellow changemakers, all in support of over 48,000 Special Olympics athletes across New York State.
The Special Olympics New York provide year-round sports training and competition in Olympic-style sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities at no cost to the athletes, their families, or caregivers. They offer integration & inclusion programs, family resources and support, and opportunities for leadership and growth for athletes.
And don’t miss the ultra-exclusive silent auction, featuring everything from designer merchandise by Kendra Scott and New York or Nowhere, to experiences like Madison Square Garden concert tickets, autographed memorabilia, a dinner with Julia Haart, and dream escapes to Antigua, Panama, and Barbados.
And just when you think the night might be winding down, it’s really just getting started. The afterparty kicks off at 11:00pm, with continued music, dancing, and unforgettable views that will light up your camera roll. This is your chance to give back in the most fabulous way possible...
Your $49 Ticket (an $89 value) Includes:
Special Olympics New York's Website | Summer Social Tickets
May purchase as many tickets as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Event & Premium Open Bar run 8:00pm-11:00pm.
Valid only for event on Wednesday July 30, 2025.
