Gatsby In The Park
Saturday, August 2, 2008 at The Pavilion at City Park, Denver
6:00 in the evening until 10:00 that starry night

Summer evening or Gatsby attire suggested;
21 and older, please.

$125 per individual ticket
Special Olympics Colorado presents the second annual Gatsby in the Park benefiting the more than 8,500 SOCO athletes who participate in over 80 competitions and events year-round throughout the state.

Step inside the splendor of the Gatsby era with music, a Gaming Parlor with casino games, lawn sports, paddle boat rides, exquisite food and beverage and other surprises throughout the evening.

The Pavilion at City Park (next to Ferrill Lake) serves as the ideal setting to replicate the feel of Gatsby’s grounds and as guests arrive, a green light on the bank will be a glow to greet them. Vintage cars from the 20’s and 30’s will line the red carpet as guests enter a scene from the Gatsby-era.

Guests at the event will enjoy a gaming parlor with casino games including black jack, roulette and crapes, lawn sports (bocce & croquet), paddle boat rides, food and beverage and other surprises throughout the evening.  Special Olympics Colorado athletes will be on hand to assist with games and share their experiences with guests. Athletes who participate in bocce (one of the summer sports offered by SOCO) will serve as honorary coaches for guests on the bocce court.

The Gatsby era, while a bit decadent, was also a time of confidence, with a sense that anything was possible. We embrace that spirit of optimism and aim to raise as much money as possible through Gatsby in the Park 2008 - and to have fun doing it. Won't you join us for this magical evening and experience the excitement of Special Olympics Colorado?

For more information about sponsorships, special events and fundraising, please contact our development department:

Claire E. Simmons, Vice President of Development
Phone: 720-359-3110                  
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Mac Macsovits, Development Director
Phone: 720-359-3109
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Sarah Traut, Special Events and LETR Manager
720-359-3112
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