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Vibe Check: Red, White & Blue Party

Party pics, mid-party costume changes, who was seen. PLUS: a "magical" Capital Region film premiere.

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Jun 27, 2024
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In Drones We Trust

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Party guests; Hero of Hope Mat Tully and his doctor, Dr. Neal Gregory; Big Sky Country. Photos by Erin Fortin Photography

Guests rolled into Saratoga National in droves last Friday night, more than 600 revelers in their brightest and finest red, white and blue. Since it’s not quite July, it could mean only one thing: American Cancer Society’s summer Red, White and Blue Party was in full swing. My boyfriend, Paul, and I were headed to the stunning tent area when we ran into Archie and Annette Quarrier, who had an insider tip—instead of fireworks, the night’s grand finale would be drones.

 “The horse farms nearby didn’t like the fireworks.”

Before we continued our way to the bar, Kerry Fagan, owner of Mark Thomas Men’s Apparel, strolled by, looking sharp as always. “He instantly recognized that Arch was wearing one of his shirts,” an impressed Annette told me.  

ACS’s Lizzie Hunter (L) and Elena Jillson (R) with Champions of Hope Bill Miller and Sean Willcoxon. Photo by Erin Fortin Photography

Inside the tent, Paul and I sat down next to the one and only Kate VanHerp, who was fresh off the free trolley from downtown (“it was great—there were only three of us on it!”). And there we stayed, holding court while sipping our much-needed wines and

Keep reading for more party scoop (including who switched dresses in the bathroom!), party pics and DRONES.

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