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Who says a black tie charity gala needs to be stuffy? Alex’s Lemonade Stand, founded in 2000 by Alex Scott – a four year old girl with a dream of eradicating childhood cancer – is known for hosting charity events that capture the fun-loving spirits of the kids it serves. The 2015 Lemon Ball had all of the trimmings of a top-notch black tie socialite event, but with a twist of fun for the kids.

The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown captured the spirit of the event perfectly; the usual lighting in the lobby was replaced with cheery, vibrant yellow. Volunteers dressed in bright yellow (lemon?) enthusiastically greeted you on the way in and directed you up to the cocktail area. Instead of your standard evening gowns and suits, bright colors popped up in everyone’s wardrobes. Many went out of their way to be creative, sporting everything from yellow boas, to lemon jewelry, to miniature yellow top hats. Attendees could choose to munch on top-notch antipasto and cocktails, or they could opt for lemonade martinis and miniature cheese steaks. Photo booths, live music, artwork, and laughter all around the room reminded you at every turn that this is a charity event where you can loosen your tie a bit.

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