It’s been close to six decades since Truman Capote hosted a glittering array of friends at the Plaza Hotel’s Grand Ballroom for one of the most legendary parties New York has ever known. A run of photographs preserves the moment: guests dressed to the nines in a monochrome color palette, their identities concealed behind ornate masks as they kick up their heels amid the glow of candelabras in a landmark New York setting.

Over 540 guests showed up for a night of dancing, spaghetti, and chicken hash at midnight—and most of all to mix and mingle with echelons of European aristocrats, working novelists and artists, Hollywood and Broadway actors, international heads of state, filmmakers, socialites and friends from the Kansas town where Capote conducted research for his newly famed novel, “In Cold Blood.” The soiree, thrown in honor of Kay Graham, welcomed every walk of social strata. Notable guests included Frank Sinatra, Mia Farrow, First Lady Lynda Bird Johnson, Audrey Hepburn, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Italian Princess Luciana Pignatelli.

Each New Year’s Eve, Soho Grand picks up where Capote left off, transforming the hotel’s entire lobby floor into a black and white gala complete with masks, black tie dress, and free-flowing champagne. In keeping with the theme of Capote’s glamorous soiree, guests are invited to mingle incognito, disguised with a mask of their choosing as they ring in the New Year to sounds by Jenny Albright, Kodi Njam and DJ Reach.

Esteemed guests will enjoy an evening hosted by soon-to-be-announced special guests with tiers of hors d’oeuvres and a premium open bar until 1am.

Attire is black tie, masks are mandatory, and dancing is obligatory.

Ring in the New Year in grandeur style. Secure your ticket—here.