BOSTON - Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment will host the 8th annual Celebration of Summer: Donna Summer Disco Party on Thursday, June 16 on Copley Square. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will take place between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Guests will be able to dance the night away to Donna Summer’s greatest hits in a groovy atmosphere complete with glow sticks, bubbles, colorful lights, and a disco ball.
Boston-born disco legend Donna Summer is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a five-time Grammy winner, and sold over 140 million records worldwide. She was born in Dorchester and was raised in Mission Hill before rising to stardom in the 1970s. She passed away at the age of 62 years old on May 17, 2012. This annual event honors her life and celebrates her music and legacy in Boston.
Donna Summer Disco Party will feature: - Music provided by DJ Vince 1
- Special tribute performance by Mary Gaines Bernard, sister of Donna Summer and longtime backing vocalist
“Hello, Boston! Thank you so much for remembering our own home town girl in such a beautiful way,” said Mary Gaines Bernard, Donna Summer’s sister and longtime backing vocalist. “I know Donna is here with us in spirit and would be so pleased at the outpouring of love displayed so beautifully. So, let’s get this party started in true Donna Summer fashion! Let’s dance, if you wanna dance, sing, if you wanna sing and have a Boston good time!”
For more summer events hosted by the City, follow the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment on social media @VisitBostonCity and visit boston.gov/visiting-boston.
WHEN: 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2022
WHERE: Copley Square Park, Back Bay | 
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