Date Of Event: June 27, 2024

Location: Boston City Hall, Boston, MA

Cost: Free

Summary: Boston City Hall Plaza hosted a family friendly, free celebration of Boston native Donna Summer and all things disco!

Disco lives on! At least for one night Boston, MA!

For the past 10 years, Boston has kept Donna’s legacy alive with their Donna Summer Disco Party, A native of Boston, MA, Donna Summer, a 5 time Grammy winner and inductee in the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, has left an indelible mark on the music industry and the city.

The event included dancing, roller skating and, of course, music!

People came to the party dressed to impress!

Some of the accessories from their outfits lit up! This nice lady showed off her earrings. Yes, they change colors!

And this tierra lit up!

People even got dressed up to go roller skating! (more roller skating photos later)

Hundreds of people attended the event which made for a crowded dance floor. But, people still found a way to get their groove on!

And, of course, what would a dance party be without a “Love Train?”

The event, which took place between 5 and pm provided some great lighting, I especially like how the setting sun shone off people’s hair.

There was also hula hooping and jump rope for people to enjoy!

The highlight of the evening was the roller skating, especially for the photo opportunities! I try to catch people in their natural state. But, everyone seems to want to smile whenever they see a camera!

The event was pet friendly and I saw quite a few different pets at the disco party.

From left to right is Millie and Walter

And from left to right are Bandit Amadeus and Whitey Bulger. Walter is giving them some serious side eye!

The event was topped off with a musical performance by Donna Summer’s sister, Mary Gaines Bernard and her nephew O’Mega Red.

It was really fun and refreshing to see so many people come together and have fun while expressing themselves freely.

If you missed the event, don’t worry! The Donna Summer Disco Party is an annual event! So, I’ll see you next year. Just don’t forget to bring your roller skates!

Please see below for videos from the event!