On Thursday, June 6, numerous guests, dressed to impress, attended the 10th edition of the Official Opening Night of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. This year, the glamorous event, masterfully orchestrated by District Experience, was held at the newly-built Four Seasons Hotel Montreal.

Theatrical singer Mademoiselle Marie-Hélène Brière | Photo Jimmy Hamelin

Less than a month after its own opening, the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel hosted the exclusive “you’ll never guess”-themed party bearing the official Formula 1 seal. The event attracted a roster of high-profile guests, including current and past F1 drivers, and Montreal’s mayor, artists, business leaders and celebrities.

F1 GP Canada CEO François Dumontier, Montreal mayor Valérie Plante, Charlaine Villeneuve and F1 driver Nicholas Latifi | Photo Jimmy Hamelin

On the hotel’s third floor, guests were treated to a black-carpet arrival and then whisked away to the city’s hottest hangout — Marcus Lounge + Bar — where a champagne cocktail reception worthy of champions awaited them.

Marcus Lounge + Bar | Photo Jimmy Hamelin

The party then moved up to the Palais des Possibles. A ballroom experience, designed by Madame Bombance, married Montreal’s madness with Paris’ glamour and New York’s eccentricity.

Palais des Possibles | Photo Jimmy Hamelin

In this sumptuous and refined setting, the abundance of decadent food tempted and delighted the palate, while guests were entertained by unmatched artistic performances.

Aerialists Roxie Valdez & Lola Carter | Photo Jimmy Hamelin

All senses were seduced during this effervescent evening, which perfectly set the tone for a fabulous Formula 1 weekend.

Acroballerina Ashlee Rose Montague | Photo Jimmy Hamelin

In addition, guests were able to join celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson at Marcus Restaurant with its expansive third-floor terrace.

Chef Marcus Samuelsson | Photo Amanda Mocci

Guests were also free to show up from morning to night for a drink or a bite and rub shoulders with both local Montrealers and global jet-setters.

Photo Jimmy Hamelin

The special Four Seasons Hotel programming for F1 festivities included live music and DJs, such as Mick, Nico de Andrea and Donald Lauture, throughout the weekend…

Songstress Ashley Stroud | Photo Jimmy Hamelin

…an “all-women’s day” on Friday, June 7…

The District Experience Team: Salomé Rousseau, Joanie Roussy, Michèle Junius and Jess Newtown | Photo Jimmy Hamelin

…and post-race cocktails at sunset on Sunday, June 8.

Smoke & Barrel | Photo Four Seasons Hotel Montreal

Here is what you need to know about the F1 Opening Night at Four Seasons

Date and Time: Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 6PM to 3AM
Location: 1440 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1Z5
Offer: Decadent food stations, premium open bar and immersive artistic performances
Dress Code: Chic and elegant
Ticket Price: $1000 per person
Website: fourseasons.com/montreal | gpcanada.ca
Facebook: @FourSeasonsHotelMontreal | @F1GPCanada
Instagram: @fsmontreal | @party_f1_gp_canada
Hashtag: #youllneverguess

Featured image credit: Sonia La Ronde

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