a one-of-a-kind evening of remembrance, renewal & reunion

unique and always a sell-out, WE are over the moon to bring Light in the Grove back AS after two years of creative re-envisioning!

Light in the Grove returned on the evening of November 30, 2022, as a tented, indoor/outdoor magical celebration of Reunion, Remembrance, and Renewal in the National AIDS Memorial Grove. Held annually on the eve of World AIDS Day, it is our largest annual fundraising event, with all proceeds directly supporting the mission and programs of the National AIDS Memorial.

This unique and inspiring experience has been recognized, twice, as the Bay Area’s best LGBTQ+ community fundraising events. Mark your calendars for November 30, 2023!

If you'd like to learn more about the work of the National AIDS Memorial, please explore our site.


AIDS - 40 Years Later
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Light in the Grove memories
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See our Light in the Grove photo album memories on Flickr


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