IMPORTANT GALA DETAILS
Dearest Unite the Fight Gala Guests,
Please read the following information carefully - the library is now OPEN and you don't want to miss a single section about Unite the Fight logistics (pre-registration, gala drop-off instructions, and FAQs):
I. PRE-REGISTRATION
On Thursday (9/19) and Friday (9/20) from 8:30am - 7:00pm, we will have PRE-REGISTRATION at Out Youth on North Lamar Blvd. where you can register and pick up your gala wristband. THERE ARE NO PHYSICAL TICKETS. More than half of our attendees skipped the registration line last year by pre-registering. Each location will be staffed from 8am-5pm:
Out Youth
3007 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78705
Parking is located off of 30th 1/2 St.
Please utilize the designated Out Youth spaces, or street parking.
Office is on the bottom floor; entrance is the side of the building facing the parking lot.
…SO WHY SHOULD I PRE-REGISTER, HENNY?
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Because no one has time for long lines.
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Because for the first people who pre-register, you’ll receive a FREE Unite the Fight clacking fan (you choose your contestant!). WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
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Because you want to get the party started!
Please note: all attendees must pre-register individually. (Table purchasers will not be able to pick up 12 wristbands - only their individual wristband - unless there is a special circumstance preventing attendees from picking up their own. Components of our event require individual registration.)
II. GALA DROP-OFF AND ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 21ST
Rideshare services should drop off attendees on Red River (avoiding congestion in front of hotel) or at the Fairmont front door and lobby. Ridesharing is highly encouraged given the size and scale of this event. There will be limited valet and personal parking available.
III. FAQs
HOW DO I SKIP THE LINES WHEN I ARRIVE AT THE GALA?
PRE-REGISTER at one of the locations listed above!!!
WHEN AND WHERE DO I ARRIVE THE NIGHT OF THE GALA?
All guests are recommended to arrive at 5pm via ride share service and be dropped off at the designated ride share drop-off on Red River.
WHAT'S THE PRE-PARTY SCHEDULE?
All guests should arrive by 5PM.
Starting at 5PM, GA guests will take the escalators up to floor 5 where all GA bars will be open in the foyer prior to the ballroom doors opening as well as our fabulous red carpet activation (thank you to our Red Carpet Sponsor, Glossy by Kind Clinic).
Starting at 5.30PM, VIP pre-party guests with pre-party access will take the elevators up to Palm Court on the 7th floor pool deck for a private VIP welcome party with complimentary bar.
WHAT'S THE GALA SCHEDULE?
5PM: suggested drop-off time for GA and VIP guests (Fairmont Austin Hotel - on 101 Red River St.)
5PM: GA pre-party and red carpet on floor 5 (cash bar)
5.30PM: VIP pre-party on floor 7 (1hr of complimentary cocktails)
6:30PM: Unite the Fight 2024!!!
10PM: Crowning of our Unite the Fight 2024 champion
11PM: Highland postparty (all attendees are invited!!!)
HOW DO BARS WORK?
There will be NO drink wristbands this year - the Fairmont has implemented a POS system to ensure our lines move faster than ever before. So be sure to bring your credit card, henny. We will have 6 bars outside the ballroom, and 9 bars inside the ballroom.
WHAT DO I WEAR?
We always say that people at our gala dress “VMA's meets Met Gala.” But don’t let that limit you either. Our guests aren’t afraid of color, sparkle, makeup, and the loudest accoutrement possible. Be fabulous and feel fabulous... Be you!
OTHER QUESTIONS??
Drop us a line at unitethefightcoalition@gmail.com if you have any problems, or if we forgot to address a particular issue!