Pridelines Masquerade Gala
Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables
sponsored the Pridelines Masquerade Ball this past Saturday at Coral Gables’ iconic
Biltmore Hotel. A donation of $150 per guest was required. The proceeds from
the annually held gala benefit Pridelines Youth Services which is South
Florida’s oldest service agency dedicated to the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and questioning (LGBT) community. This year’s Masquerade Themed
Gala welcomed hundreds of elegantly masked invitees dressed to the tee. It featured
an hour long cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a formal
dinner, entertainment and dancing. The Biltmore Hotel was the perfect setting
for an evening of elegance and romance. This historic building was constructed
in 1926 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. When completed,
the Biltmore was the tallest building in Florida and had the largest swimming
pool in the world! It has played host to both Europe and Hollywood royalty and
even served as a hospital during World War II. It has also been featured in
many movies and television programs throughout the years. It is clear to see
why the Biltmore was chosen to house this very memorable evening!
