Prohibition in the U.S. officially ended on December 5, 1933 when Utah approved the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, becoming the last state needed for a three quarters majority to enact the provision.  The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which on January 16, 1919 outlawed the production and sale of beverage alcohol – except for "medicinal purposes".  The Bartenders' Ball committee will hold a news conference and kick off party on December 5, 2008 to commemorate the anniversary. The theme of the ball in March will be the Roaring 1920's with a Casino night and an ending of Prohibition Party with the worlds largest speakeasy. The hospitality industry will be dressed in Flapper outfits and Al Capone type suits.

Any one wanting to volunteer or serve on a committee for the NYC Bartenders’ Ball call 646.896.1128 or 646.833.9586