One of the longest-running charity events held in South Florida by a former professional athlete returns for its 30th year – the Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic presented by Chase Private Client. Set for November 22 through 24, the Pro-Celebrity has raised more than $25 million, including $800,000 in 2018. The monies raised are distributed through the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County.

 

A highlight of the 30th anniversary will certainly be the annual Black-tie Gala, taking place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club on Saturday, November 23. The evening begins with cocktails followed by dinner, live and silent auctions and musical entertainment featuring one of the most successful entertainers of all time, the legendary Barry Gibb.

 

The three-day Pro-Celebrity charity event also includes tennis at the Delray Beach Tennis Center on Saturday and Sunday. Celebrities confirmed include Chris Noth, who set hearts aflutter as the iconic “Mr. Big” on HBO’s Sex and the City, Carson Kressley (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy), Jon Lovitz (Saturday Night Live), American Idol winner David Cook, actor Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom), actor Tate Donovan (The Man in The High Castle), actor Jamie McShane (Bloodline), 3-time Indy 500 champion

Hélio Castroneves and actress Maeve Quinlan (The Bold and the Beautiful). Tennis pros confirmed to play alongside Evert include Hall of Famer Martina Navratilova and Luke Jensen.

 

Sponsors of the Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic include Chase Private Client, Boca Raton Resort and Club, City of Delray Beach, Clive Daniel Home, Global Wings LLC, Hospital for Special Surgery, iHeartMedia, IOMAXIS, ISG Graphics, NYY Steak, Printzilla, Posh Properties, Residence Inn by Marriott Boca Raton, Rolex, Sun-Sentinel, Travelhost of Palm Beach, Ultimate Software, and Wyndham Boca Raton and Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort.

 

Tickets for this year’s event are now on sale and range in price from $20 to $900.