Houston Methodist's Annual Nurses Gala is Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis from 7-11 p.m. The Marriott Marquis Houston is located at 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010.
This event is only open to nurses, including PRNs, currently employed with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Baytown, Houston Methodist Clear Lake, Houston Methodist Continuing Care, Houston Methodist Cypress, Houston Methodist Sugar Land, Houston Methodist West, Houston Methodist Willowbrook, and Houston Methodist The Woodlands, and their guests (one each). No one under 18 will be admitted.
Registration for the 19th Annual Nurses Week Celebration Gala is now closed.
Registration for the 19th Annual Nurses Week Celebration Gala is now closed.
Registration for the 19th Annual Nurses Week Celebration Gala is now closed.
Only your employee badge will allow entrance. This is your only ticket for you and your guest. If you register a guest, you must arrive with your guest for them to be checked in and receive food and drink tickets. Your employee badge will be scanned upon entrance to the Marriott Marquis, so please do not arrive separately from your guest. There will not be registration tables. There will not be tickets sold at the door.
No, registration to the event is non-transferable. Registration fees are non-refundable.
You will NOT be able to register at the event. You must register prior to the gala’s registration deadline. Registration is now closed.
No refunds will be issued.
Yes, there is a Houston Methodist discounted room block at the following hotel:
Marriott Marquis Houston – Book your discounted group rate of $299 per night, plus fees for the Houston Methodist Nurses Gala Room Block. Reservation deadline for discounted rate/room block is April 24, 2025.
Self-parking will be available for a reduced rate in the Avenida North Parking Garage, located at 701 Avenida De Las Americas. There are entrances via Rusk and Capitol Streets. Access to hotel via the sky bridge on the 2nd floor. Valet will also be available.
If parking in the Avenida North parking garage or valet please remember to bring your parking ticket inside to validate and receive a discounted rate.
NOTE:
Discounted parking is NOT available in the Avenida South Parking Garage.
Valet: If you valet, please let them know you are with Houston Methodist for a discounted rate
Valet- $36 plus tax
Self-parking- $19 plus tax
Overnight - Standard overnight rates apply (even with sleeping room reservations in room block)
There is no assigned seating for this event. There is not a seated dinner, but several buffets placed throughout the facility. Please mingle with your colleagues and enjoy flexible seating.
We will have buffet-style meals located outside the ballroom. Please note, the buffet will be open from 7:00-10 pm. There will be a reduced amount of food available 9:30-10 pm. All food service will end at 10 pm.
Yes, there will be a full bar and each guest will receive one (1) complimentary drink ticket for alcoholic beverages. Additional alcoholic drink tickets will be available for purchase on the day of upon arrival to the venue.
Non-alcoholic drinks will be free. Sodas and water are unlimited.
The Help Desk will be by check-in for those who forget their employee badges. While our volunteers will do their absolute best to accommodate everyone as quickly as possible, there might be a delay in entrance for you and your guest if you forget your badge. Please plan ahead and make sure you bring your badge with you to the event. This is your ticket for you and your guest.
Please make sure to bring your employee badge. This is your ticket. Your invited guest must arrive with you.
If parking in the Marriott parking garage please remember to bring your parking ticket inside to validate and receive a discounted rate.
The dress code is cocktail or formal. Feel free to dress according to the masquerade theme!
