{"id":368904,"date":"2026-08-12T00:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T00:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/368904\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T00:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T00:42:47","slug":"rays-on-the-runway-returns-childrens-dream-funds-annual-charity-gala-starring-the-tampa-bay-rays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/368904\/","title":{"rendered":"Rays on the Runway returns, Children’s Dream Fund’s annual charity gala starring the Tampa Bay Rays"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The best Tampa Bay Rays experience outside of Tropicana Field is right around the corner. The annual Rays on the Runway gala<\/a> returns to St. Pete later this month as Rays fans, execs and players gather in support of the local nonprofit Children\u2019s Dream Fund for a night of vintage Hollywood elegance.<\/p>\n

Rays on the Runway takes place on Thursday, August 27, kicking off at 6:30 pm at The Floridian Social (687 Central Ave), and bringing with it a night of entertainment, fashion, and fun in the name of supporting local children. Tickets to the annual favorite are available here<\/a>, and space is limited, so we always recommend securing your tickets sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

The highlight of the night is the fashion show that begins the slate of festivities, as 15 dream children take the runway alongside Rays players for a night inspired by vintage Hollywood elegance. Since its founding in 1981, the St. Petersburg-based Children\u2019s Dream Fund has fulfilled more than 4,000 dreams for local children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. The annual Rays on the Runway evening not only makes dreams come true, but it also serves as a key fundraiser for supporting dreams year-round. Learn more and secure your spot here.<\/a><\/p>\n

The evening kicks off with the celebratory runway show, with Tampa Bay Rays players, their significant others, and the dream children modeling fashions from local shops Zaa and Matter of Fact. Festivities continue with a lively social hour featuring an open bar, light bites, live music, photo ops, and more. <\/p>\n

The main program includes an exciting live auction and a powerful \u201cMission Moment\u201d spotlighting one of the local dreamers and their inspiring journey as the family shares how the Children\u2019s Dream Fund has impacted their lives, as well as the broader community the organization serves.<\/p>\n

Following the Mission Moment, guests will be invited to participate in a Bid From the Heart, raising critical funds to help fulfill the dreams of the more than 150 children currently on the Dream Fund waiting list.<\/p>\n

The unforgettable night <\/a>is a favorite not just among Rays fans, but for the players who get to take the runway with the dream children and meet their families. It\u2019s a heartwarming experience for all involved, and it\u2019s one that does good far beyond the walls of the building. Kids and families living in St. Pete are the direct beneficiaries for the night of fun in downtown St. Pete.<\/p>\n

Dress for the evening is Red Carpet Cocktail Attire. General Admission is $200, with several ticket options available, including sponsorships and preferred seating. Full ticketing info can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rays on the Runway takes place from 6:30-10:30 pm on Thursday, August 27, at The Floridian Social (687 Central Ave) in St. Pete. Sponsors get early entry at 6 pm.. More details can be found here<\/a>.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The best Tampa Bay Rays experience outside of Tropicana Field is right around the corner. The annual Rays…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":368905,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-368904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368904","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=368904"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368904\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/368905"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=368904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=368904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=368904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}