A reason to get dressed up this March
BY US.
"We made this for us. For the ones who walk into rooms and shift the energy. For the ones who've always known who they are. Tonight, everyone else will too."
Walking Into
We open the bar for the first hour — 5PM to 6PM — because you came out and that's worth something. You showed up. We got you.
The music handles the rest. Five hours, five different sounds. The night moves with you, not around you.
When you're ready for your photo, the red carpet is on the second floor. Backdrop's up. Take your time with it — you earned it.
This room will meet your energy. Talk to people, dance, vibe, actually engage. The night is yours to shape.
Five photographers roaming the room catching everything as it happens. Plus a dedicated photographer and videographer on the red carpet — just for that moment.
Extra is the standard here. Black excellence worn out loud. Come dressed like the icon you are and let the room feel your presence before you speak.
"This room will meet your energy. But if you talk to people, dance, vibe, actually engage with the space — you'll leave with something. The night is yours to shape."
— The Royalty Experience
CODE
Standard.
This is your reminder that extra is the standard. The dress code is FLY Cocktail Attire — from high-fashion cocktail looks to full gala attire, the event encourages you to dress without limits.
Come dressed like the icon you are and let the room feel your presence before you speak. Dress code enforced to enhance the experience.
Is Documented.
Five photographers roaming the room, catching everything as it happens. And upstairs on the red carpet there's a dedicated photographer and videographer just for that moment.
Three Movements.
The first hour is on us. Drinks flow freely — because you showed up and that's worth celebrating.
Low-volume soul to ease you in. Talk to people. Make real connections. Let the music hold the room.
A Black family cookout feel. Warmth, familiarity, and that feeling of being exactly where you're supposed to be.
High energy to close the night. Celebrate the season, celebrate each other. The room is yours.
"I really wanted to curate a space where my people can overdress, vibe and expand their networks. Royalty is a reminder that excellence should always be on display. Whatever space we enter or grace, the way we show up unapologetically is what truly makes our culture undeniable."
— Donovan, Founder & Curator, MelaninCon
An intimate, upscale lounge in the heart of Washington, DC — because the venue matters as much as the experience. Chicha Lounge sets the perfect stage for an overdressed, high-energy night.
Season 3
Royalty is the official kickoff for MelaninCon Season 3 — the premier gathering for Black entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, and changemakers. Since 2023, MelaninCON has brought leaders from across the country together through culture, connection, and growth.
7TH
March 7th · 5PM – 10PM · Open Bar First Hour · Dress like royalty