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Grab your cloaks and fangs, ’cause this Saturday, October 28th marks the 4th Annual Dracula’s Ball, hosted by The Gardner Foundation.<\/p>\n

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This year’s haunted festivities will be held at the Pritzker Pavilion Stage in Millennium Park and will feature live music, dancing, special performances and more.<\/p>\n

One of Chicago’s most cherished Halloween traditions, Dracula’s Ball allows Chicagoans to get ~spooky~ for a good cause. All proceeds from the 2017 gala will benefit the Individual Advocacy Group, a Chicago-based initiative dedicated to helping folks with special needs live to the fullest independence.<\/p>\n

Tickets for this creepy & charitable bash start at $125 and will get you in the door, with a top-shelf open bar all night and an amazing hors d\u2019oeuvres spread. To purchase your ticket or make a donation to the Individual Advocacy Group head here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Oh, and before we forget, all attendees are asked to come in their most creative costume for the costume contest.<\/p>\n

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For the rundown on more Halloween parties and events happening in Chicago this week, head to our Ultimate Halloween Guide 2017<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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