The White Rose Ball

The third annual Birmingham White Rose Ball will be held Feb. 21 from 6-11 p.m. at the Vestavia Country Club.

The ball invites fathers and daughters to join in celebration of one another. Fathers pledge to their daughters to guide them to choices of purity in heart. This pledge ceremony has become a national movement.

 The Birmingham Ball is organized by the 4:8 Fathers, a group of Christian fathers who promote purity in heart, mind and deed.

“We didn’t set this up because we are perfect ourselves,” said Joby O’Brien, event organizer. “It’s a real opportunity to open that door for a solid future father-daughter relationship.”

During the ball, fathers escort their daughters to a cross, where they place a single white rose as a symbol of their commitment. Additionally, fathers sign a covenant saying that they are committed to guiding their daughters in purity for the duration of their lives.

A sit-down meal, inspirational speaker and live music will also be part of the evening’s events. Attire is semi-formal. O’Brien said that the evening is set to be very special moment for fathers and their daughters.

“It’s always a memorable night,” O’Brien said. “It’s a chance to get dressed up, but it’s also about much more.”

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at whiteroseball.com. For more information, contact O’Brien at Jobyao@aol.com or 542-1378.