This year will mark The 37th Annual Carousel Ball. Attendees will enjoy dinner, cocktails & hors d'oeuvres, live & silent auctions, and exciting entertainment. All proceeds from the event benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.

This year's Carousel Ball will feature intimate performances by legendary rock band Counting Crows, Grammy winning hit-maker David Foster and star of stage and screen Katharine McPhee. Foster will also serve as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. Juli & Joe Smolen will be presented with the High Hopes Tribute Award in honor of their incredible service and support of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. Satish Garg, MD will receive the Founders Award in honor of his incredible service and dedication to the Barbara Davis Center and the role he has played in advancing adult diabetes care and clinical research.

 The Carousel Balls have raised more than $110 million since 1977. The Carousel Ball is held biennially in Denver. Every other year, the gala is held in Beverly Hills, California.