Dîner en Blanc 2019 takes over Boathouse Row

In its eighth edition in Philadelphia, Diner en Blanc took over Boathouse Row with a sea of people 6,000 strong dressed head-to-toe in white. They began making their way to the surprise location with tables and chairs strapped to their backs, and picnic baskets, white tablecloths, and elaborate centerpieces in tow. Phones were at the ready for the inevitable Instagramming. This year’s event was up 500 people from last year’s Dilworth Park dinner. And it’s a long way from the city’s first Diner in 2012, which had 1,300 people splashing wine and champagne around Logan Circle. As they have every year, 2019 tickets sold out, at their highest rate yet: $113 for a two-person spot.