The annual event attracted a
record-breaking crowd and raised money to benefit nursing at Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia. Guests enjoyed a sneak preview of the more than
700 cars on display and nibbled on a buffet dinner. Later in the evening, they
headed to the grand ballroom to enjoy dessert and dance to tunes by Philly party band, Jellyroll.
The Philadelphia Auto Show runs from Jan. 27 through Feb. 4, 2018.
HughE Dillon /for PhillyVoiceJoan Topper and Stephanie Williams pose for a photo at the Black Tie Tailgate Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
HughE Dillon /for PhillyVoiceGus Calabrese and Ashley Smith Baptiste arrive in style at the 2018 Philly Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate. HughE Dillon /for PhillyVoiceJamele Ransom and Big Rube Harley smile for the camera at the 2018 Black Tie Tailgate on Jan. 26, 2018. HughE Dillon /for PhillyVoiceBiagio DeSimone and Gene DeSimone sport their Eagles spirit at the 2018 Black Tie Tailgate.
HughE Dillon /for PhillyVoiceEric Caldarale, Tony D'Antonio, Stephanie Werkheiser, and Hector Guzman arrive at the Black Tie Tailgate. HughE Dillon /for PhillyVoiceTanya Pecorari and Kara Larkin pose with the Black Tie Tailgate mascot. HughE Dillon /for PhillyVoiceFred Cusick, Teresa Giudice and Brian Collins pose for photographers at the 2018 Black Tie Tailgate on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. HughE Dillon /for PhillyVoiceStacey Shapiro and Christina Zipf arrive at the Black Tie Tailgate. HughE Dillon /for PhillyVoiceBrandi Brockman and Sharrie Williams of 6ABC pose for a photo at the 2018 Black Tie Tailgate at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. HughE Dillon /for PhillyVoiceGuests tear up the dance floor at the Black Tie Tailgate on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. HughE Dillon /for PhillyVoiceSteve Lefkowitz shows off his cartoon caricature portraits at the Black Tie Tailgate on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.