Red, white, blue and gourmet barbecue! (Yes, it rhymes.) Those were the secret ingredients at this year’s third annual American Cancer Society Red, White & Blue Party on June 29, at Saratoga National Golf Club—presented by saratoga living.

The well-attended event, which was expertly organized by sl’s Nightlife Editor, Lizzie Hunter, featured a signature ’Merican Mule cocktail, food from Mazzone Catering and live music from Funk Evolution, with a spectacular fireworks display to conclude the night. Honorees included Rising Star Award-winner Peter Gannon and Hero of Hope Award-winner Michael Anson, honored posthumously.

The Red, White & Blue gala was an ideal way to kick off Fourth of July week—and gave the Saratoga community a common mission: to eradicate cancer. (Take a look at some of the photos saratoga living snapped at the event in the photo gallery above.)