Proposal:White tie gala for Wikipedia

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Summary

White tie gala for English Wikipedia at Waldorf-Astoria to celebrate their 4,000,000th article (when the time comes).

Proposal

A white tie gala at Waldorf-Astoria in New York City to celebrate English Wikipedia's 4,000,000th article.

Motivation

This would help to make English language Wikipedians appreciate the grandeur of their English Wikipedia. It would also be a social occasion marked with cocktail food and wine.


Key Questions

  • How many people can fit into the Waldorf-Astoria?
  • How many of these Wikipedians can afford the formal wear and transportation to New York City?
  • How many English language Wikipedia will be willing to go?
  • Will the Wikimedia Foundation provide the transportation or will people have to use their own?


Potential Costs

  • Airfare
  • Taxi costs
  • Event planner
  • Rental fees
  • Formal wear
  • Food and drink


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