
About 5,000 guests filled the massive party space the size of three football fields. Illuminated trussing served as decor surrounding a central water feature within the space.
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Guests danced on an enormous black-and-white patterned dance floor to the sounds of DJ Michelle Pesce and headline entertainers Aloe Blacc and Thelma Houston.
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A real working fountain in the center of the space included water that danced in choreographed programming.
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A performer on a rubberized pole appeared to defy gravity as she soared in all directions over the crowd.
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An array of roving performers including a costumed juggler entertained guests throughout the cavernous convention center party space.
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Vintage pinball games were fanned out in an arcade section of the party space.
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A photo booth from sponsor McDonald's included a bed; the idea was to sell the restaurant's new breakfast-all-day offerings.
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McDonald's sponsorship meant a huge food truck from the company added to the catering options for guests.
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Arturo O'Farrill and Grammy Camp Jazz Session performers entertained on the Grammy Jazz Lounge stage.
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