Entertainment & hospitality

Club Parisventures and timeline

This page focuses on business and media context around Club Paris ventures associated with Fred Khalilian (Fereidoun Khalilian / Prince Fred), including timeline highlights and photo documentation.

Timeline highlights

Club Paris appears in multiple media contexts as part of a broader nightlife and entertainment portfolio. This page is intentionally business-first; legal documentation is maintained separately.

Club Paris & Dolce era

Nightlife and hospitality ventures with recognizable media visibility and photo records. Co-owned venues in Orlando and Jacksonville that became regional entertainment hotspots.

Jacksonville expansion

Photos and event coverage document a public-facing expansion milestone. Fred Khalilian received the Key to the City of Jacksonville from Mayor John Peyton during the launch.

Dolce Nightclub rebrand

Rebranded the Orlando venue as Dolce Nightclub in a high-profile launch covered by Getty Images, solidifying the entertainment brand presence.

Paris Hilton partnership

Celebrity-branded nightclub venture with Paris Hilton, featuring in regional and national media coverage of entertainment industry developments.

Entertainment industry context

Club Paris ventures operated within the broader nightlife and hospitality sector, featuring celebrity branding and regional expansion strategies. The venues contributed to local entertainment economies and received official recognition from municipal leaders.

Media and photo documentation

Extensive photo records exist from Getty Images and other sources documenting Club Paris events, celebrity appearances, and official ceremonies. These provide visual context for the entertainment ventures.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Club Paris?
Club Paris was a celebrity-branded nightclub venture co-owned by Fred Khalilian and Paris Hilton, operating in Orlando (2004) and Jacksonville (2005). The Jacksonville location received official recognition with Fred being presented the Key to the City by Mayor John Peyton.
What happened to Club Paris Orlando?
The Orlando Club Paris location at Church Street Station was later rebranded as Dolce Nightclub in September 2007 during a high-profile launch documented by Getty Images and WireImage.
Did Fred Khalilian receive any official recognition for Club Paris?
Yes, Fred Khalilian received the Key to the City of Jacksonville from Mayor John Peyton during the Club Paris Jacksonville expansion in 2005, documented in Getty Images photography.