The Parthenon hosted Night at the Museum: Halloween at the Parthenon on Friday, October 30. The 21-and-older event invited guests to wear costumes and offered a mix of music, activities and programming tied to the museum setting.
The party is presented by the nonprofit Centennial Park Conservancy, according to nashvilleparthenon.com, with proceeds going toward the sustainability of the park and the Parthenon itself. Tickets run $30 for an individual and $50 for a couple, per conservancyonline.com. As Nashville Lifestyles notes, the night kicks off at 8 p.m. at the Parthenon's address on West End Avenue.
The Parthenon in Centennial Park
The party’s presenter, Centennial Park Conservancy, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support the park and the Parthenon, according to Centennial Park Conservancy. Nashville.gov’s park history says Centennial Park opened to the public in 1903, with cultural recreation and art exhibits in the Parthenon among its early offerings.
A Museum Setting for Halloween
The event’s program extended beyond the dance floor: the Parthenon’s listing included tarot readings, a photo booth, local vendors and an after-dark tour featuring stories about darker Greek myths. The setting and activities gave the party a museum-focused program alongside its Halloween festivities.
Thirsty attendees have a narrow window to save some cash — a cash bar will offer $3 drinks from 8 to 9 p.m., according to a press release from visitmusiccity.com. The same release notes the evening includes free food from B'yond Catering.
Music, Costumes and Refreshments
The Parthenon’s listing also named DJ Guy Fell and a vinyl set from DJ Anthony Poli. Best Solo and Best Couple costume contests offered prizes, including front-row seats to an upcoming Candlelight Concert, rather than cash payouts.
Reported start and end times for the party differ slightly depending on the source. dicksoncountysource.com reports the party runs from 8 p.m. to midnight, while an Eventbrite listing shows the event ending at 11:59 p.m. Either way, the event offered several hours of costumed revelry inside one of Nashville's most distinctive landmarks.
