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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. We hope you'll join us next year for our 60th anniversary! SPARKS! 2025 – MPDC’s Annual Creative Black Tie Gala

Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Hibernian Hall Ballroom, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA

Join us for SPARKS! 2025 - Madison Park Development Corporation’s annual creative black tie fundraising gala. Join us for a futuristic fete filled with food, dancing, live performances, and community awards, all in celebration of MPDC’s impact and work in Roxbury.


Dress to impress with your most creative black tie look and support MPDC’s mission to build a stronger, more vibrant community.


For more info on the event or sponsorships, contact Meghan Higgins, Resource Development Director
[email protected] | 617.849.6254

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An Evening in Cuba: Celebrating the Heartbeat of Afro-Cuba

Thursday, December 11 & Friday, December 12, 2025
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Doors at 7:00 PM)
Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA

Tickets: $35 – Available here

From rumba to rhythms — experience Cuba’s soul through dance, live music, and island treats that make Roxbury sway like Havana

Step into the warmth, color, and rhythm of Cuba — right here in the heart of Roxbury. An Evening in Cuba is a two-night immersive celebration of Cuban culture through live music, dance, and island-inspired flavors that will transport you straight to the heart of the Caribbean.

Expect a night alive with Afro-Cuban beatssalsa, rumba and performances by local and international Cuban artists. Taste authentic Cuban treats and move to the sounds of drums and trumpets filling Hibernian Hall.

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MPDC HBCU Tour Experience 2026

Tour Dates:

February 16–18, 2026

Info Sessions: 

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location for Info Sessions:
The Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Drive, Boston, MA 02120

Calling all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders!
Madison Park Development Corporation invites you to take part in a transformative college tour experience that brings history and higher education together. This 3-day tour will give students a chance to explore five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and visit the National Museum of African American History.

The Package Includes:

Tours of 5 HBCUs

Transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals

A visit to the National Museum of African American History

MPDC HBCU Tour sweatshirt

Presented by: MPDC, in partnership with MyCollegeTours

Email [email protected] for more information.

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Chica Project's Quinceañera – 15th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Hibernian Hall, Boston, MA

Join Chica Project for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 15 years of empowering young Women of Color. This milestone Quinceañera honors a legacy of growth, transformation, and community.

This special event will feature moments of reflection, recognition, and joy as we come together to uplift and commemorate the impact of Chica Project across the Commonwealth.

RSVP required.

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