Town of Cary issued the following announcement on September 22.
Cary's year of sesquicentennial festivities will culminate with the Cary150 Masquerade Gala Sesquicentennial, an evening of dinner, dancing, and celebration of Cary's past, present, and future.
The event, to be held at the Embassy Suites Cary on November 13, will be a semi-formal masquerade, with a theme reminiscent of Venetian Carnival traditions.
A limited number of tickets will be sold to this event, with proceeds dedicated to the Play It Forward Scholarship Fund and Oasis Fund, programs aimed at assisting Cary citizens in need.
CARY, NC - The culminating event of the Town’s Sesquicentennial year, the Cary150 Masquerade Gala, will take place on November 13, 2021, at the Embassy Suites Cary. Festivities are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
An elegant and joyful end to Cary’s 150th year, the evening will feature dinner, cocktails, dancing, tributes to Cary’s Hometown Heroes, and a festive champagne toast. It promises to be a night to remember as attendees celebrate Cary’s past and present while looking ahead to the community’s bright future.
Participants are encouraged to dress in semi-formal attire (black tie optional). Masks are encouraged for the event, particularly those reminiscent of a 15th century Italian masquerade ball, in the tradition of the Venetian Carnival.
There are a limited number of tickets to this event, which may be purchased through the Cary150 website. Individual tickets are $100 each with proceeds dedicated to the Play It Forward Scholarship Fund and the Oasis Fund, two Town-supported programs assisting Cary’s vulnerable citizens with reduced or no-fee cultural and recreational programs as well as help with utility bills during financial hardships.
This event is following CDC Guidelines and Town of Cary Mayoral Mandates regarding COVID-19 to be as safe as possible.
About Cary150
A group of advisory board volunteers has been working since 2018 to create a year of memories by coordinating and prioritizing celebration initiatives. Due to the setbacks from COVID-19 restrictions, the momentum shifted to virtual celebratory events and interactions in early 2021. The Town has worked with community partners to celebrate Cary through a documentary film, a family-friendly outdoor celebration, tree giveaway, and driving/walking tours.
Primary Contacts
If you have specific questions about Town services or operations, dial 311 anywhere in Cary, (919) 469-4000 outside Town limits, or email 311@townofcary.org.
Resources
Cary150 Masquerade
Play It Forward Scholarship Fund
Oasis Fund
Original source can be found here.
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