Party photos of the week: Toronto Officer’s Garrison Ball
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, horses trot into the Liberty Grand. The annual Toronto Officer’s Garrison Ball took over the Exhibition grounds last Saturday, with all of the pomp and circumstance associated with military tradition. Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Italy in the Second World War, the green-white-red themed gala was hosted by the Governor-General’s Horse Guards – the most senior armoured reconnaissance regiment in Canada. With Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher M. Stewardson in command, the evening kicked off with a charming accordion player in the pre-reception, and a bugler who sounded the call for dinner. The Honourable Bill Graham, honorary Colonel of Governor-General’s Horse Guards, gave opening remarks followed by Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse, the Commander of the Canadian Army. After dinner, the pipes and drums of the 48th Highlanders led guests to the after-party where officers let their guard down and had some fun in the photo booths. parties@globeandmail.com
Jenny Lee and Jim Lai at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Julia Doiniceanu and George Lenis at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Alison Compton at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Daniel Blanc, Seija Suutari and Pat White at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Maddie Fordham and Curran Egan at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Bryan and Kaitlin Brulotte at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Chief Bill Blair and Susanne Blair at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Emila Anand and Adeel Zafar at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Marquis and Traci Hainse with Linda and Tony Battista at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Conor Adams with Honoary Colonel Bill Graham at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Robyn Weber and Stefanie Wright at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Tom Simpson and Olivia Chow at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Mike and Gillian Lacroix at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Hedwig and Grant Lawson at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Lindsi Jennings and P.J. Vanauken at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Jillian Van Acker at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Carolyn Dowdell and Andrew Duncan at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly with wife Charlotte and Nick Di Donato at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Gabrielle Chafe and Gillian Federico at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Kent and Renee Griffiths at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Chris and Lisa Wattie at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Martine Cornado and His Excellency Gian Lorenzo Cornado Ambassador of Italy at the 2014 Garrison Ball.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail