The Black & White Ball is one of the biggest
events in San Francisco. It is held every two years and is very
expensive but worth the price. Everyone wears black and white and
diamonds or what ever one can afford.
The entire Civic Center is closed off and bands
play in the Symphony Hall, the Opera House, the State Office Buildings, the Marines Memorial
Building (Where
the United Nations Charter was signed), the City Hall and also in many tents
set up around the streets.
Thousands of people attend and drink champagne
and eat great food and dance the night away until early in the
morning. Then it is time to go home and rest up for the next Black & White Ball!