1. Philadelphia’s most anticipated event of the summer returned on Thursday. June 21, 2018, transforming the historic Rittenhouse Square Park into an exquisite ballroom for a black-tie gala. An elegant sit-down dinner and fabulous music and dancing awaited guests who arrived in style to a line of awaiting photographers in the park. Each year the gala attracts more than 500 prominent business and charitable leaders, politicians and residents of the Square. Hosted by the Friends of Rittenhouse Square, the event helps raise funds to continue to maintain the beauty and integrity of Rittenhouse Square. John and Lauren Colabelli and friends paused for a photo at the event.

2. Sherri Harrelson and Karen Hall.

3. David Masur and Alison Young.
4. Sabrina Pray, Anita Grossberg, Janet Guthart and Mary Dougherty.
5. Rachelle Matusow, Michele Meckler, Joanie Sweeney and Debbie Cassidy.

6. Bonnie Wright and Lora Hemphill.
7. Justin Wineberg, Rachel Sill, Ricki Lang and John Westrum.
8. Greg Basile, Mina Massaro-Giordano M.D., and Sharon Pinkenson.

9. John and Lauren Colabelli.

10. Jennifer Simmons M.D., and Albert Simmons.
11. Michael Schulson, Nina Tinari, Jim and Kelly Conlan, Lisa Detwiler and Don Mahoney.

12. Kate Haggerty and John Ventura.
13. Ira Lefton, Anna Mahmud, Karen Black and Jason Kravitz.
14. Betsy Hummel, Walter Bailey and Robyn Lewison.

15. Flo Celender wearing a Juan Carlos Pinera was the “Belle of the Ball”

16. Chris Annas and his daughter Jessica Annas.
17. Alfredo Aviles, Alan Gold, Gay Davidson and Buck Riley.

18. Alisa Frederico and Linda LaRosa.