A beloved community tradition returns to Ballard Community Center next week with the 20th Daddy-Daughter Dinner and masquerade ball.

Advertised by Seattle Parks and Recreation as "a festive and gala opportunity for dads to escort their daughters to an elegant evening they’ll remember forever", the Daddy-Daughter Dinner will feature a masquerade ball and attendees are encouraged to dress in their finest and enjoy a pasta bar, dancing, and good times with friends and family.

Because of 2011 budget reductions, Parks was unable to put on the event last year but under the new operations model for community centers, it’s once again possible in 2012.

Daddy-Daughter Dinner will take place Friday, April 17th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. N.W.

Tickets for Daddy and one daughter are $60. Daddy and two daughters, $70; and Daddy and three daughters, $80.

Visit http://www.seattle.gov/parks for more information.