Authenticity Party

At this Authenticity Party, each guest is encouraged to boldly be yourself. You’re welcome to express yourself vibrantly—show off your true colors! Have you ever heard of the dress code “outshine the bride?” This is your opportunity to dress to impress!

There will be a buffet, mocktails, a cash bar, a DJ, and dancing. Don't forget, it's not a party by Tia without activity stations! There will be...

• a live guest painter,
• a sticker vending machine,
• a Tattoo Yourself Like Tia station,
• a photo printing station,
• and more!

Tickets are available on a sliding scale with early purchase discounts. With each passing deadline, QTPOC community rates increase by $5, while regular rates increase by $8.

• Early Bird tickets are available by July 10th.
• Regular tickets are available by July 31st.
• Late tickets are available by August 11th (Tia's birthday).

We want you there! If the ticket price is prohibitive, please reach out to tia [at] mercidavancexo [dot] org.

In April 2025, Tia launched her own full-service event planning business Merci D’Avance XO. To promote her business and capture more promotional photos, she's throwing a brunch party the weekend after her 35th birthday!

When you purchase a ticket, you automaticaly acknowledge for your image, voice, and/or likeness to be used in promotional materials by the below-listed vendors.

📋 Event Planner: Merci D’Avance XO @merci_davance_xo

🍽️ Venue & Catering: Carnivale @carnivalechi

📸 Photographer: Mei Lin Barral Photography @meilinbarral

🎥 Videographer: Replogle Studios @reploglestudios

🎵 DJ & Vending Machine: Modern Love DJs @modernlovedjs

💐 Florist: Lil Joy in my Life @liljoyinmylife

🎨 Live Painter: White Lily Wonders Studio @wlw.studio

💄 Hair & Makeup: David Ren Hair & Makeup Artistry @davidrenemua

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Carnivale Chicago, 702 West Fulton Street, Chicago, United States

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