2024 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW GALA SET TO RAISE MILLIONS FOR 18 AREA CHARITIES
The Chicago Auto Show’s 32nd annual First Look for Charity black-tie gala will take place on Friday, Feb. 9th from 7-11 p.m. at McCormick Place. The gala, produced by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the organization that represents local new-car dealers, is expected to bring in at least $2 million for 18 Chicago area charities.
This premier fundraising event offers car buffs and socialites alike a first chance to experience the Chicago Auto Show amid an elegance not present when the general public converge on McCormick Place during the auto show’s 10-day consumer run, Feb. 10th – 19th. Attendees will be treated to a variety of gourmet food and drink stations from over 20 local restaurants, specialty cocktails, and live entertainment presented by the automakers in their displays.
Gala attendees also have the chance to walk away with the keys to a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer. The drawing will take place at 8:30pm and you must be present to win.
Over the last 30 years, First Look for Charity has raised more than $58 million for the participating local charities. The CATA and new-car dealers also support charities year-round, through a program called Chicagoland Dealers Care. Chicagoland Dealers Care helps match donations made by CATA dealer members to charities within their communities.
The 2024 First Look for Charity beneficiaries include: 100 Club of Illinois; Advocate Health Care; the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter; Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago; the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago; Cal’s Angels; Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet; Franciscan Community Benefit Services; Glenwood Academy; Habitat for Humanity; the Jesse White Tumbling Team; Lydia Home & Safe Families for Children; Misericordia; Sertoma Star Services; Special Olympics Illinois; Susan G. Komen, Chicago; and Turning Pointe Autism Foundation.
Tickets to the event are $325 each and $268 of that amount is tax deductible. Tickets can be purchased at FirstLookforCharity.org. Benefactors are able to indicate which charity or charities they want their donation to benefit. They may also choose to split the donation evenly among the 18.
Attire: Black Tie. Tuxedo’s attire mandatory. Men’s Warehouse offers special pricing and a $5 donation per tuxedo rental will be given to the charities.
For more information, please visit FirstLookforCharity.org. For more about the CATA’s Chicagoland Dealers Care program, visit ChicagolandDealersCare.com.
Check out a few pics below from the First Look For Charity Media Preview Day hosted on Tuesday, January 9th at McCormick Place
