10. AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s World of Chocolate

#13 Parade & Holiday Event
A holiday fund-raiser that draws 1,500 guests and offers lavish chocolate treats from 30 confectioners, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s World of Chocolate takes place at the Hilton Chicago each year. Next: November 29, 2012
A holiday fund-raiser that draws 1,500 guests and offers lavish chocolate treats from 30 confectioners, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s World of Chocolate takes place at the Hilton Chicago each year. Next: November 29, 2012
Photo: Courtesy of AIDS Foundation of Chicago

For a fund-raiser in Boston, the Catered Affair set up a doughnut-on-a-stick bar, where guests could top their own treats with colored sugar, candy, and more.
Photo: Person + Killian Photography

At a dessert table from Sugar Chic Designs, pink macarons were displayed on dainty, miniature ghost chairs.
Photo: Carasco Photography

Several vendors set up ornate sweets tables. A display from Elysia Root Cakes held gilded, tiered confections, vintage props, and flowers from Ashland Addison Florist.
Photo: Carasco Photography

Guests at Stella McCartney's 2011 spring preview scooped up shaved ice by People's Pops in New York.
Photo: Andrew H. Walker/WireImage for Stella McCartney