Each year, Ivan Wilzig, aka Sir Ivan, hosts a lavish summer party at his castle in the Hamptons. Known as the "Playboy Mansion of the Hamptons," Ivan's annual bash never fails to impress.
This year, the ex-bank executive, who is now a singer and musician, was celebrating his newest song, the anti-bullying anthem: "Kiss All The Bullies Goodbye."
Wilzig, a New Jersey native and the son of an Auschwitz survivor, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and earned a law degree at Cardozo. After graduating he helped his father and brother run the Trust Company of New Jersey, but he never totally lost his childhood passion for music. In 2000, after 25 years in banking, he left the industry to become a rocker.
All proceeds from the weekend event, as well as Wilzig's record sales, go to the Peaceman Foundation, a non-profit he founded to combat hate crimes and bullying.
Business Insider received a special invite to the party the weekend of August 22, and documented the night. There was endless amazing costumes, special celebrity guests, and even a special performance by Sir Ivan himself.
Upon arrival, people were already getting into the groove, dancing in gazebos on the lawn, and on the inside stage.
Food was served, and guests chowed down on the beautiful lawn.
This year's costume theme was inspired by the 1970's disco band, the Village People.
David Warren and Silvina T.
Guest's costumes were based off the six members classic identities: cowboys, bikers, Native Americans, construction workers, cops, and sailors.
For some guests, this was their first Sir Ivan party — and they were impressed.
Natasha Clark
The dress-code wasn't too tight, so many guests got creative with their get-ups.
Andressa Costa
These two went for the cop and military style.
Anthony Bottley and Colin Asercion
The costumes varied from scantily clad...
Ariana Vitorl with a friend
...to fun bathroom robes.
Natasha Clark
Many got into the disco inspired theme.
This was Rolise Rachel's sixth Sir Ivan party — her favorite was a couple years ago, themed "Wild Animals."
Rolise Rachel
John and Susan Doneson of Bravo's "Secrets and Wives" dressed as a cop couple.
John and Susan Doneson
New York astrologer Angel Eyedealism raved about Sir Ivan's fabulous parties.
Angel Eyedealism
Musicians, such as Aaron Perry attended the event.
More guests show off their elaborate costumes.
The camera's were going off everywhere and the guests were ready to pose.
Joe Lalacci, Joanna Bronicki, and Peyman Umay
There was no shortage of drinks and rainbow themed decor.
Sir Ivan's "Peace" limousine, parked at the front of the castle sends his message of peace and love.
Its front makes Sir Ivan's message clear as crystal.
Sir Ivan got to see many friends throughout the night, including one of the Village People's original members, the cowboy Randy Jones.
Sir Ivan and Randy Jones
They had some fun before making their debut into the party.
Sir Ivan came out on his balcony and admired the party below in his classic peace cape. He's been coined the "Peaceman" for his message of anti-bullying.
Sir Ivan and Jones posed for press pictures as the night got started.
Sir Ivan even has a peace crest held by a knight's armor in his own bedroom.
Sir Ivan and his friends got goofy for the camera.
The party below mingled as they waited for the main event of the evening.
DJ Sin Morera spun disco and techno beats all night.
Attendees boogeyed their way across the dance floor to songs such as Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
The guests danced throughout the night while waiting for Sir Ivan's performance.
Rolise Rachel and friend
People were getting rough and rowdy on the dance floor.
A dance circle even broke out right in front of the stage.
Finally, Sir Ivan arrived on a motorcycle — the crowd was excited to finally see the host.
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