"It's about curation. It's not just, 'I can afford it, therefore I get in.' We do our homework and we look at what we have," he said. "It's a bit like being a cocktail barman - enough citrus and enough liquor."
Marc Barnes reflects on his history with Washington D.C.'s homecoming parties, recalling the first event he organized in 1991 which attracted a staggering 10,000 attendees. "We ended up with 10,000 people that would just not leave," he said, noting that both he and the venue were unprepared for such a large turnout. This initial success set the stage for years of prominent event planning, showcasing his ability to draw crowds at various venues across the city.