It would be unfair to say Washington is blasé about contracting the coronavirus — this is still a pandemic, after all. But the mind-set has shifted, and for the vaccinated a positive test is unlikely to result in a serious illness. The desire to get back to normal — the fundraisers, the dinners, the schmoozing — has trumped the fear most people felt in the early days of the crisis.

The past month has seen a resumption of the kind of events held all the time in D.C. before the pandemic. Biden attended the annual gala of the Ireland Funds, although early in the evening Ireland’s prime minister received notice of a positive test and had to leave. The Gridiron dinner — filled with administration officials, members of Congress, and media and business elite — welcomed 630 people. Local caterers say they’re not getting any cancellations for upcoming parties.

Just this week, philanthropist Adrienne Arsht celebrated her 80th birthday party at her home for 150 of her closest friends. It was held under a huge tent; no testing required because all guests had been vaccinated. Former Commerce secretary Wilbur Ross had a small dinner to mark the unveiling of his official portrait. British Ambassador Karen Pierce hosted a dinner at her residence for the White House Historical Association to honor its exhibit on the queen’s visits to Washington.