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Calling all Caps fans! This is your amazing opportunity to celebrate the Washington Capitals' victory with an appearance by Washington Capitals star defenseman John Carlson and an up-close view of the prized Stanley Cup! At this 4th of July celebration, you will be able to enjoy music, food, drinks, and more on Bethesda Lane at Bethesda Row as we #ROCKTHEREDWHITEANDBLUE!

**All attendees are encouraged to take the METRO or other public transportation to the event. The Bethesda Metro Station is about 6-7 blocks from Bethesda Lane.**

WAITLIST INSTRUCTIONS (Individual VIP tickets only): All tickets for this event are now sold out, but a waitlist is available for VIP individual tickets ($500 each) only. If an Individual VIP ticket becomes available, you will be contacted automatically during the event with further instructions on how to purchase your ticket. The notification would come during the event via email and text, and you would have just 5 minutes to decide to purchase the VIP ticket for $500. If you decide to accept and purchase the VIP ticket at that time, you must then go immediately to the VIP tent for event access once your registration is accepted.

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There are three types of tickets for this event, with all proceeds going to Michael Mosier Defeat DIPG Foundation, a Bethesda nonprofit organization that funds research for a cure for the deadliest pediatric brain cancer called DIPG. *Special note that each general admission ticket comes with entry to win upgrade to VIP!*

Tickets

General Admission - $20.00 (ages 6 & up)



Tickets required for children 6+ (ages 5 and under admitted free).

Includes access to main event area to view stage where John Carlson will appear with Stanley Cup

Each General Admission ticket comes with one free entry into drawing for upgrade to VIP experience (drawings will be held throughout event)

Courtesy of partner Mamma Lucia Restaurant, each General Admission also comes with ticket for free hot dog or slice of pizza

Enjoy music, activities, raffles, and vendor tables throughout closed event space on Bethesda Lane.

Beverages (non-alcoholic and alcoholic for over 21) available for purchase from Mamma Lucia's, with 100% of proceeds being donated to Defeat DIPG

VIP Individual Ticket - $500.00



Includes guaranteed professional photo with John Carlson and the Stanley Cup, plus free image download available after the event

Access to exclusive VIP tent and general event area throughout duration of the event

Complimentary food and drinks in VIP tent provided by VIP Sponsor Medium Rare , including steak, fries, red velvet cake, and cocktails (ages 21 and over)

Check in through dedicated VIP entrance

VIP Family Ticket - $1,500.00



"Family" may include maximum of two (2) parents/adults over 21 and their children

Includes single professional photo of family with John Carlson and the Stanley Cup, plus free image download available after the event

Access to exclusive VIP tent and general event area throughout duration of the event

Complimentary food and drinks in VIP tent, provided by VIP Sponsor Medium Rare, including steak, fries, red velvet cake, and cocktails (21 and over)

Check in through dedicated VIP entrance

John Carlson - the highest-scoring NHL defenseman during the 2017-18 regular season and playoffs - has spent his whole career with the Washington Capitals since he joined the team as a first-round draft pick in 2008. Caps fans have been thrilled to learn that John recently signed a new eight-year contact with the Capitals and will be continuing as a key contributor to the team's success.

Not only is Carlson an incredible talent on the ice, he and his wife, Gina, also give generously to the community around them, and are especially supportive of children fighting cancer. On his day with the Stanley Cup, John is bringing together the Bethesda community to raise funds for the deadliest form of childhood brain cancer known as DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma). This form of childhood cancer impacts hundreds of children each year in the U.S. alone, with a near 0% overall survival.

Note: John Carlson will not be present during entire window of event. He will appear and spend time at the event roughly in the middle of the event, but the time of arrival is not guaranteed.

All proceeds from this event will be used to fund research for a cure for DIPG through Michael Mosier Defeat DIPG Foundation, a nonprofit located in Bethesda. Michael Mosier Defeat DIPG Foundation was created in memory of 6-year-old Michael Mosier who was diagnosed with a DIPG brain tumor his second week of kindergarten and passed away just over 8 months later. To learn more about DIPG and the Foundation, please visit www.defeatdipg.org.

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FAQs

Will General Admission ticket holders be able to take their picture with the Stanley Cup and/or John Carlson?

Unfortunately due to the large number of participants, we cannot guarantee photo opportunities to general admission ticket holders. Only the VIP tickets have a photo opportunity included.

Is there parking for this event?

We encourage all attendees to use public transportation to come to the event, as parking will be very limited, and there may be high levels of traffic congestion. The Bethesda Metro Station is only 6-7 blocks away.

If I volunteer, can I take a photo with the Stanley Cup and/or John Carlson?

We are so grateful for our volunteers, but volunteering at this event will not include photo opportunities with John Carlson/Stanley Cup or VIP access. Volunteers will be expected to carry out their assigned role throughout the time slot for which they sign up.

What time will John Carlson and the Stanley Cup be at the event?

John Carlson will not be present during entire window of event. He will appear and spend time at the event roughly in the middle of the event, but the time of arrival is not guaranteed. We hope that attendees will enjoy the food, beverages, and activities while celebrating the 4th of July holiday and awaiting the arrival of John Carlson and the Stanley Cup.

VIP - Will autographs be permitted?

Autographs will not be permitted during the VIP photo session in order to ensure that all VIP attendees get their photos during the window when John Carlson and the Stanley Cup are present.

VIP - Can I take a picture on my phone?

There is a professional photographer who will take the VIP pictures and make them available for free download after the event. To ensure that all VIP attendees get their photos during the window of the event, personal cameras and camera phones will not be permitted when you come up to take your photo with the Stanley Cup and John Carlson.



