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Cradles To Crayons Hosts Mardi Gras-Themed Purple Party

By Priyanka Rajput By Priyanka Rajput | May 26, 2023 | Parties,

In support of its efforts to provide everyday essentials for children living in low-income situations or experiencing homelessness, Cradles to Crayons hosted a Mardi Gras-themed fundraising event, Purple Party.

WGN-TV reporter Ana Belaval emceed the event, which drew more than 150 guests, including current Cradles to Crayons board chair Jack Greenberg and incoming board chair Derek Lopez. Attendees were treated to New Orleans-style cuisine (think black-eyed pea caviar and artfully served mushroom and grits) from local caterer Cajun Cafe Chicago and a specialty Purple Party cocktail courtesy of Inspiro Tequila, as well as entertainment by a magician, tarot card readers and a caricature artist.

The evening raised more than $25,000 to directly support Cradles to Crayons’ mission to support Chicagoland’s children in need.

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Stephan and Ambrosia McClain

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Ana Belaval

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Kimberly Nadel and Laura Mueller

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Alex Proulx and Ben Dryden

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Lindsay Greenberg, Chloe Jacobs and Deirdra Day

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Gabriel Aikins and Michele Kuhn



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Photography by: PHOTOS BY TOMMY GARVEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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