Information about the Annual Alumni Association Holiday Party event
Annual Alumni Holiday Party
Join the University of Maryland Alumni Association and President Darryll J. Pines at the Mayflower Hotel for the fifth Annual Alumni Holiday Party. Celebrate the holiday season with fellow alums while enjoying great food, beer, wine and a silent auction.
Registration will close at 5 p.m. EST on Friday, December 1. Pre-registration is required, tickets will not be sold at the door. This event is for guests 21 and over.
Event Details
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 7-10 PM
The Mayflower Hotel
Silent Auction
Our popular auction is back! Bid on exciting items and support student success - 100% of the proceeds benefit the University of Maryland Alumni Association Student Scholarship Fund.
The silent auction will open virtually on December 5 and will close on December 7 at the end of the event.
Terps can access the auction using Handbid, a mobile silent auction platform. Bid on vacations and exclusive experiences, professional coaching, fitness classes, Terp memorabilia, food and drink items, plus much more! All Terps are invited to participate—not just Holiday Party attendees. Stay tuned for additional information.
Want to promote your business and support our students? Considering making an in-kind donation for the silent auction. Your donation will be showcased at our event and online, reaching 1,000+ attendees and countless more virtual participants. Contact ChristieLyn Diller at cdiller1@umd.edu for details. Items must be received by Nov. 30, 2024.
Tickets
| Members | Non- Members |
| Early Bird: $25 | Early Bird: $50 |
| General Admission: $30 | General Admission: $60 |
No walk-ins will be accepted; all attendees must be pre-registered.
Transportation & Parking
The closest Metro stations to the hotel are the Farragut North Metro station, located on the Red line; the Farragut West station on the Orange, Silver and Blue lines.
If you choose to drive, the hotel offers valet service. Event day rate of the event $40.00 (and $69 overnight). Off premise parking is also available. A 24-Hour PMI parking garage is located about 20 feet away from the hotel entrance and offers a daily rate of $25.00 and $35 overnight.
Do not drink and drive—we encourage everyone to consider using public transportation or rideshare services. We will provide a discount UBER code to registered attendees 48 hours prior to the event.
Refund Policy
Ticket refunds are not available for this event. However, as a special benefit, Alumni Association members may receive a refund up to 10 days prior to the event date.