11/06/2025
It was a wonderful evening giving thanks during our annual Friendsgiving last night!
Hundreds of employees and their families came together for an unforgettable evening of food, laughter and community.
Local performers brought the energy, culture and excitement to the stage including, Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass Band!
Image Descriptions:
#1: Two people in navy blue scrubs are standing and holding plates of food. They appear to be interacting playfully with each other, clinking their pens. In the background, several tables and attendees are visible.
#2: A live band is performing indoors near large glass windows. The musicians are wearing gold-patterned vests over white or colored shirts and bright red hats. Visible instruments include a saxophone, trombone, keyboard and a sousaphone.
#3: An indoor event scene featuring a person dancing in front of a table with UC Davis promotional materials. In the background, a live band dressed in gold-patterned vests and bright red hats is performing with instruments such as a keyboard, trombone and trumpet.
#4: A group of people is gathered indoors at what appears to be a registration or check-in table during an event. Several individuals are wearing navy blue UC Davis Health-branded jackets or scrubs.
#5: Two people are standing close together indoors, one wearing a dark blazer and the other in a red sleeveless shirt with a patterned headscarf. In the foreground, a hand is holding a plate with salad and a foil-wrapped item. The background includes other attendees and tables.
#6: A colorful Día de los Mu***os altar is displayed on a table covered with a vibrant patterned cloth. The altar features marigold flowers, decorated sugar skulls, candles and framed photographs of loved ones. Two people are standing in front of the altar observing the display.
#7: A service dog wearing a bright pink service vest sits calmly while being gently held by a person kneeling on the floor. Two other people stand nearby, observing the interaction.
#8: A lively indoor scene featuring a band dressed in matching gold-patterned vests and bright red hats. The group includes seven musicians posing with their instruments: saxophone, trombone, trumpet, sousaphone, snare drum, bass drum and a keyboard.
#9: Two people are talking indoors at an event. One person is wearing a white T-shirt. The other person is dressed in black and appears to be engaged in conversation. In the background, a brass band is performing, with musicians wearing gold-patterned vests and bright red hats.
#10: Two people are standing indoors, each holding a plate of food that includes bread rolls and other items. One person is wearing gray scrubs with a red lanyard and a badge, while the other is wearing a tan puffer jacket and carrying a black backpack. In the background, several other people are visible near a counter, and a decorative banner with the word “FRIENDS” is partially visible on the wall.
#11: Three people wearing medical scrubs are standing together indoors. They are posing closely, with arms around each other.
#12: A group of five people is standing together in front of a colorful backdrop depicting a lively street scene with buildings and lights, reminiscent of New Orleans. They are wearing festive accessories, including small purple hats and Mardi Gras-style bead necklaces.
