The Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala!

Schedule

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

City Centre Events | Kalamazoo, MI

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About this Event

You’re Invited to the Inaugural Kalamazoo Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala!

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Black brilliance, achievement, and culture at the first-ever Kalamazoo Black Excellence Awards & Met Gala. This landmark event honors the power, passion, and progress of Black individuals and organizations who are shaping our community and beyond.

Date: December 20, 2025

Time: 6pm

Location: City Centre Events

Dress Code: Met Gala Glam – Bold. Elegant. Unapologetically Black.

Step into a night of luxury and legacy as we roll out the red carpet for local trailblazers in business, arts, education, activism, and more. The evening will feature:

  • Award Presentations recognizing excellence in a variety of fields
  • Live Entertainment showcasing talent rooted in culture and creativity
  • Red Carpet Experience for that show-stopping Met Gala moment
  • Curated Cuisine & Signature Cocktails
  • Dancing, Networking, and Community Empowerment

This is more than an event—it’s a celebration of identity, resilience, and vision. Come dressed to impress and ready to uplift.

Let’s make history together.


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Where is it happening?

City Centre Events, 125 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, United States

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Tickets

USD 55.20 to USD 500.00

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