Everything you need to know for
The Road to Rio! 
The Road to Rio will raise funds for the Coral Gables Community Foundation while honoring distinguished community leaders and toasting the city we all love so dearly.
ATTIRE

Black Tie,
or Your Best Carnival Attire!
LOCATION
The Biltmore Hotel
Country
Club Ballroom
ARRIVAL TIME


7:30 p.m.
Valet Parking

Valet parking attendants will be on site in front of the Country Club Ballroom at The Biltmore to assist with complimentary valet parking. Self-parking is also available along with App-based rideshare, Alto. See App details and discount code below.
Registration

Registration by last name will take place in the courtyard of the Country Club Ballroom. Each guest will receive his or her table number upon check in.
Cocktail Time!

Enjoy Brazilian inspired hors d'oeuvres and Bacardi cocktails including the Gala's signature drink, the Guava Caipirinha, while browsing and bidding on amazing silent auction items!
Our Silent Auction is Open!

Your purchases benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation's Community Giving Program and Scholarship Program.


Some of the amazing items up for auction this year are:


  • Three-night stay in a Deluxe Oceanview suite with daily breakfast at the Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel in Rio de Janeiro

  • Two-night stay in the Everglades Presidential Suite at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables

  • Two-night stay in a Luxury One Bedroom Villa at Valentines Resort & Marina in Harbour Island, Bahamas

  • Alfresco Pizza Dinner for 12 at the Coral Gables home of Lee Brian Schrager

  • Effy Classique 14K White Gold Diamond Pendant


TAG US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
#CGCFgala, #RoadtoRio
When posting your gala photos to Instagram and Facebook,
be sure to use the hashtags #CGCFgala, #RoadtoRio and #BiltmoreBall! 
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HONOREES
THANK YOU TO OUR BILTMORE BALL CO-CHAIRS!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Discounted Rides
Looking for a ride to the gala? App-based rideshare company Alto has you covered with a managed fleet of luxury SUVs that fit up to four passengers comfortably. With trained uniform drivers, in-app music control, complimentary waters, no-audio cameras and more, Alto offers a consistent, safe ride every time.

Enjoy $10 off rides to and from The Biltmore Hotel Miami with promo code ROADTORIO. 

To redeem your promo code:
  1. Open or download the Alto app.
  2. Create an account and join as a member - your first 14 days of membership are free!
  3. Select the profile section of the app and tap promotions.
  4. Enter the promo code and enjoy your next ride! Note:
  5. Offer valid for Alto members only on 10/21/22 - 10/23/22.

You're welcome to order a ride on-demand but we also encourage you to pre-schedule your ride through the app. Just click the clock button instead of the Book button after entering your ride information.