LIFE’S 32nd Annual Lady in Red Gala was a Smashing Success e Temptations and Rita Rudner Headline Palm Beach’s Premier Philanthropic Event
Palm Beach, FL (February 23, 2026) — ere may be some “Temptations” to say that LIFE’s 32nd Annual Lady in Red Gala was the best one yet—but it’s not Just My Imagination. e sold-out evening welcomed more than 600 civic and community leaders to e Breakers, Palm Beach, for what was unmistakably the social and philanthropic event of the season, raising more than $1,000,000.00 million for LIFE’s charity partners. Now in its fourth decade, the Lady in Red Gala once again delivered its signature blend of world-class entertainment, exceptional cuisine, and joyful generosity—complete with the iconic, sky-high ice cream sundae, a guest favorite. is year’s masquerade theme transformed the ballroom into a glittering sea of sequins and masks. Gala chair and host Lois Pope quipped that she hadn’t seen that much sparkle since a Liberace concert. She also noted the timing—just ahead
of Mardi Gras—explaining that “Fat Tuesday” may now be better known as ‘Skinny Tuesday,’ thanks to Ozempic, drawing laughter from the crowd. group e Temptations had guests on their feet, singing and dancing to timeless hits including My Girl, Just My Imagination, Treat Her Like a Lady, and e Way You Do the ings You Do. Earlier in the evening, comedienne Rita Rudner delighted attendees with her sharp, relatable humor and observations on life, love, and the di erences Legendary Motown
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Guests enjoyed an elevated culinary experience throughout the night—cocktail hour featured mini lobster rolls and other indulgent bites accompanied by Broadway melodies performed by the Palm Beach Symphony. Dinner followed with crab cakes, lobster tail, and let mignon, capped o by the famously over-the-top, build-your- own ice cream sundaes. Dancing continued late into the evening to the sounds of the Famous Legends Band.
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