Bucky on Parade Finale Party

The Bucky on Parade Finale Party was held on Sept. 29 at the Kohl Center, bringing to a close the four-month public art phenomenon that captured the imagination of people throughout Dane County and beyond. Hundreds of guests enjoyed a spirited evening of music, food, drink, and a live auction of 21 uniquely designed Bucky Badger statues. The live auction raised more than $600,000 for a number of local charities, including Garding Against Cancer. Bucky on Parade, which featured 85 originally designed Bucky Badger statues on display throughout the Greater Madison area, was a collaboration between the Madison Area Sports Commission, the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the University of Wisconsin. For information on getting your event featured in the IB Gallery, email jason@ibmadison.com.)