VAYD After Dark 2026

Keep the party going after the Democratic Party of Virginia's 2026 Blue Commonwealth Gala!

The Virginia Young Democrats invite you to dance off your dinner with us at After Dark with special guests and exciting sponsorship opportunities!

Saturday, June 27th, 2026

9 pm - 11 pm

Big Bamboo Kitchen & Bar

(412 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219)

Proceeds from this event directly support VAYD's year-round efforts to empower young leaders and elect Democrats across the Commonwealth.

All tickets include entrance to the event and appetizers. A cash bar will be available for beverages. Sponsors will be recognized during the event and online.

Please contact Connor Eppley (finance@vayd.org) with any questions.

To contribute by mail, send checks to:

Virginia Young Democrats

P.O. Box 4313, Midlothian, Virginia 23112

Our printing deadline for all sponsorships is EOD Monday, June 22nd

Current Sponsors:

Rock the Vote

Blue Comet LLC

Mic Drop

Lisa Vedernikova Khanna & Harry Khanna

Alex Bastani

Megan Hull

Clean Virginia

Garage Band

Senator Creigh Deeds

Delegate Amy Laufer

Delegate Rodney Willett

Tom Perriello for Congress

Elaine Luria for Congress

DPVA Women's Caucus

Network NOVA

Powhatan County Democratic Committee

Dancing Democrat

Senator Saddam Salim

Senator Lashrecse Aird

Senator Elizabeth Bennett-Parker

Delegate Mark Downey

Delegate Sam Rasoul

Delegate Shelly Simonds

Delegate Irene Shin

DPVA 1st Vice Chair Gaylene Kanoyton

Chesapeake Democratic Committee Chair Jim Lang

Makayla Venable, Candidate for HD-36

Julie Shepard

Charlie Bright

Young Dem at Heart

Senator Jennifer Carroll Foy

Senator Mike Jones

Delegate Katrina Callsen

Delegate Marty Martinez

School Board Member Alveta Green

Sandra Brandt, CD 2 Chair

Kym Crump, CD 6 Chair

Luke Forbes, GFYD President

Joy Powers for Congress

Mike Williamson, Candidate for SD-17

Mark Lazar, Fmr. Roanoke Dems Chair

Andrea Jackson

David Bonilla