Red Ball is the American Red Cross’ largest fundraiser in the Philadelphia area and 2021 marks the 20th anniversary! Red Ball is a reception style black-tie gala – it’s elegance without the long sit-down dinner and program! All funds raised support the Red Cross House, the center for disaster recovery in Philadelphia.

All our guests will enjoy:

Cescaphe’s incredible seafood bar

Passed hors d’oeuvres

Fabulous food stations

Top shelf open bar

Outdoor cigar bar

Live music and dancing by CTO Artists

Silent and live auction

Complimentary valet parking

And more!

Our Exclusive VIP Cocktail Hour includes early access to everything Red Ball 2021 has to offer.

Must be 21 or older to attend

Thanks to your support, the American Red Cross continues to help in emergencies. In the past year, we responded to more than 1,000 disasters in our community.

Red Cross House, located in University City, is the only facility of its kind in the country to provide transitional housing and recovery services for disaster survivors in our region. During the past year, the Red Cross House provided a safe place to stay, hot meals and emotional care to 307 families, including 570 adults and 355 children. The Red Cross House also provided nearly 20,000 overnight stays and served 60,000 meals to families. In addition, the Red Cross House provided recovery support to more than 5,800 people affected by local disasters. Your support of Red Ball and Red Cross House will enable families to recover and rebuild their lives after a disaster.