On September 25, 2019, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Gala took place at the Kimmel Center. Guests were greeted on the red carpet by living Hamilton statues before heading into Commonwealth Plaza for a cocktail party followed by a seated dinner catered by Garces Group. The evening was a benefit to raise funds to support arts and education programs throughout the city. After the program guests headed to the Forrest Theatre to see a performance of the hit Broadway show Hamilton.