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Saturday, April 25, 2026, 6 PM
Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cambridge
575 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139
For any Gala-related payments and donations, please use the link below:
RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
For questions or issues regarding reservations, please call Lucinda Morais at 617-864-7600.
PARKING INFORMATION
Gala guests can enjoy a discounted parking price of $15 until midnight. Parking space is limited. We highly encourage using public transportation or ride-booking services.
Browse our Online Auction
Our 2026 Gala Online Auction is now LIVE! Even if you can’t attend our Gala, you can still support our mission from anywhere. Your winning bid directly funds our many vital services and free community programs.
The auction features a wide range of exciting items and experiences at incredible value, including two round-trip tickets on Copa Airlines to YOUR destination of choice in the Caribbean, Central or South America, premier packages to experience mouth-watering meals at Fogo de Chão paired with exclusive South American wines, exclusive autographed collectibles from soccer, basketball, and NFL legends, shopping sprees, gift certificates, beautiful artwork, and so much more!
2026 Gala Award Recipients
MAPS 2026 Person of the Year
SENATOR MICHAEL RODRIGUES
Chair of Ways and Means, Massachusetts State Senate
MAPS Community Service Award
TALITA TEIXEIRA
Community Leader and Social Media Influencer
MAPS Outstanding Volunteer Award
PAULO DE BARROS
Board President of the Cape Verdean Association of Boston
2026 Gala Entertainment
Live Musical Performance
SO ALMA
Led by Portuguese vocalist Sofia Almeida, So Alma fuses Lusophone heritage with global jazz. The group features Portuguese bassist Lara Pereira, American drummer Lee Fish, and pianist Reese Pike, all shaped by their time at the prestigious Berklee College of Music.
After Party
DJ NANA
Antonio Andrade, known as DJ Nana, was born in Brava, Cape Verde, and has lived in Rhode Island since 1999. With over a decade of experience, he is known for blending genres and creating unforgettable experiences. He specializes in a wide range of music styles, including Cape Verdean, American, Latin, Portuguese, and multicultural sounds.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
DIAMOND SPONSORS
EMERALD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
