
The Hudson River Park gala took place in a tent on Pier 26, one of the park's newest projects.
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Producer Matthew David Hopkins of 360 Design Events hung custom-sewn gauze from the ceiling of the tent.
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Geese hung among the fabric decorating the tent's ceiling.
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Designer Matthew David Hopkins incorporated bicycle wheels into some of the centerpieces as a nod to how bike riders use the park.
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Some centerpieces incorporated running shoes to highlight how athletes use the park.
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Terrariums filled with plants and grasses native to the park decorated some tables.
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Dogs walked through the tent as dinner was starting.
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Members of the Harlem Wizards performed some basketball tricks between speakers.
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Host Gayle King kept the program moving quickly and casually.
Photo: Courtesy of 360 Design Events, Jamie Watts Photography