Festival of Trees & Lights Gala

Nonprofit: Blank Children’s Hospital

Date: Nov. 22, 2016

Venue: Veterans Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center

Main Attraction: About 630 guests attended the gala, which kicked off the five-day Festival of Trees & Lights. The festival featured 82 decorated trees, children’s activities and entertainment.

Food: Ovations Food Services

Bottom line: $550,000 total from the festival; $190,000 from the gala

Photographer: Maharry Photography

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