The Oakland Bay Area Chapter of the Links, Incorporated is proud to announce our 63rd Cotillion will be held on December 20, 2025. The Cotillion welcomes high school seniors and juniors, who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement, posses exceptional character, and have outstanding involvement in extra-curricular activities and community service. The Cotillion is designed to prepare young women for the future by stressing the importance of service, academics and social grace.
Prospective Debutantes and Prospective Escorts should begin the application process by clicking the buttons below to access the forms and instructions.
Debutante application, transcript, letters of recommendation, and deposit fee are due by March 24, 2025. The final Debutante Fee is due by June 1, 2025.
Escort application, transcript, letter of recommendation, and fee are due by July 1, 2025.
This page also contains information on how to submit a publication to our Souvenir Journal and instructions for purchaing Family Tables and Guest Tables.
Countdown to The Cotillion
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Debutante
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Family Tables and Guest Tables
After the full Debutante payment has been paid, Debutantes will be eligible to purchase Family Tables and Guest Tables beginning on June 15, 2025.
Please use the “Purchase” button below to purchase your Family Table ($2,800) and Guest Tables ($3,500).
PAYMENTS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA EVENTBRITE – PLEASE USE THE PURCHASE BUTTON AFTER JUNE 15, 2025. Payments sent via any other channel, including Zelle, will be returned and will not be considered for Family Table selection prioritization.
* The Debutante Family Table must be purchased prior to the purchase of Guest Tables.
* Only the Debutante’s family may purchase the Family Table. The cost of the Family Table is $2,800 and seats 10 people. This table includes seats for the Debutante & Escort, the price of their ticket is included in their cotillion fee. It is a tradition that the Escort Parents are invited to sit at the Debutante Family Table.
* Each debutante family will select ONE family table around the first three rows of the immediate perimeter of the dance floor.
* The priority for Family Table selection will be determined by the order (time and date stamp) in which the Eventbrite payment of Family Table is received. As soon as the Family Table payments are received the reservations will be placed on a list in chronological order. This priority system will be followed for Guest Tables as well.
* The cost of Guest Tables is $3,500 and seats 10 people.
* Sales are on a per table basis only. No individual tickets will be sold.
* The selection of table locations occurs at the Debutante Parent Meeting on October 19, 2025.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Debutante Co-Chairs at debchair@oaklandbayarealinks.org.
