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Staffers dressed in hippie attire welcomed guests to the event, which took place November 3. A pink step-and-repeat wall featured floral peace signs.

Other entertainers wore white gowns with oversize floral headpieces.

The check-in area was housed in a white tent decorated with gold peace signs.

The cocktail reception in the hotel mezzanine featured a 24-foot boat bar inspired by Burning Man.

"Rainbow in Pear-adise" cocktails were garnished with sour rainbow candy strips.

One catering station was decorated with a variety of flowers and greenery, along with industrial-style letters that spelled “peace.”

Deviled eggs resembling colorful flowers were served to guests.

The cocktail reception featured a number of ice sculptures, including a heart filled with shrimp.

Other ice sculptures displayed on-theme illustrations and the name of the event.

An astrology-theme doorway displayed a gold sun and moon against a blue backdrop, based on a children’s day parade Blandford attended. The word "love" was placed above the door in marquee letters.

In what has become a tradition for the ball, guests were gathered and led into the hotel’s grand ballroom with an artistic performance. This year, a group of dancers waving colorful streamers ushered in guests to the song “Age of Aquarius," from the 1967 musical Hair. The door opened to a tunnel of psychedelic colors, which led to the ballroom for the dinner portion of the event.

The ballroom featured tablescapes with white crocheted linens and white floral centerpieces, complemented by wood chairs. Additional decor included a peace sign topiary.

A cursive "Love" topiary was decorated with flowers and faux butterflies.

After welcoming the crowd, Shareef Malnik, chairman of the board emeritus of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, and actress and event emcee Gabrielle Anwar performed “I Got You Babe,” dressed as Sonny and Cher.