The Annual Commonwealth Dinner is Equality Virginia’s signature annual event and Virginia’s largest black-tie gala gathering for the Commonwealth’s GLBT community and their supporters.  Each year, the dinner has attracted over 1,000 guests and is promoted through electronic and print media to the many thousands of GLBT and straight ally Virginians living across the Commonwealth. 

When and Where: This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Marriott Hotel in Richmond, VA - starting at 5pm.
You can find directions by clicking here.

Recommended Hotels:

Richmond Marriott Hotel
500 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Standard Guest Rooms, $119.00
Rooms are available Friday 4/30 and Saturday 5/01
Marriott reservations,  1-800-228-9290  1-800-228-9290
Please request Equality Virginia when making your reservations.
The Richmond Downtown Marriott is newly renovated.
You may also reserve using the EV Room Block online now at Richmond Marriott >>
Reservations must be received on or before 5pm, April 16, 2010.

The Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Superior Rooms, $260.00
Delux Rooms, $280.00
Reservations Department,  800-424-8014  800-424-8014
Please identify yourself as a guest of the Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner when making your reservations.
A complimentary car service to the Convention Center is provided by the hotel.

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Richmond
5001 East Broad St
Richmond, VA  23219
Standard Rooms, $159
Reservations: 804-344-3400
Please ask for the Equality Virginia Room Block
Reservations must be made by early April.

Parking:
Parking will be available in the Richmond Marriott Parking Lot for the discounted rate of $6.00.  Valet Parking is also available for $19. 

Timeline of Evening:
Will be available shortly.

For More Information:
Please contact Mardi at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 804-643-4816.

To see photos of previous dinners, please visit the EV photo gallery.