02/14/2026
Step into your shimmer and let your style speak boldly. Then top it all off with a hat that makes an entrance… it’s time to sip, sparkle, and serve PURPOSE on the platform!
There is something truly special about the Pink Hat Tea. Since 2009, it has been more than a beautiful afternoon of fellowship and fashion. It has been a movement rooted in style, service, and scholarship.
The 16th Annual Pink Hat Tea returns on Sunday, April 26, 2026, and this year’s theme, Poise & Paillettes, promises an afternoon where polished elegance meets retro glamour. Imagine shimmering details, bold millinery, confident style, and a touch of nostalgic flair, all in the spirit of purpose. This is not simply an event; it is an experience.
Join the Pearl & Ivy Educational Foundation, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Xi Omega Chapter at The Westin DC Downtown, 999 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC, for an unforgettable afternoon where hat fashion dazzles and impact leads.
While the hats will turn heads and the sparkle will shine, the true highlight remains the mission. As the premier fundraising event supporting college-bound scholars across Washington, DC, this signature affair fuels scholarships year after year. Because of your steadfast generosity, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been awarded to deserving high school seniors pursuing higher education.
This represents more than funding.
It represents first-generation students stepping onto campuses with confidence.
It represents families breathing a little easier.
It represents doors opening and futures expanding.
Now we gather for year sixteen with more sparkle, more sisterhood, and even greater impact.
Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Tickets: $175
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All are welcome so arrive in statement style, shimmer with intention, and help us turn fashion into futures.
An afternoon of Poise. Paillettes. Purpose. Powerful Impact.
