The seventh Sparkle & Shine Ball, held this year in aid of the Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Fund, took place at The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel and was attended by 120 representatives from city centre businesses.
As well as food and music there was a charity auction and games that raised £4,800 for the charity, which helps serving and former members of the Royal Anglian Regiment and their dependants who are in need, hardship or distress.
The ball, sponsored by CashFlows, was organised by Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID), which is a collaboration of more than 1,000 businesses working together to promote and improve the city centre.
Cambridge BID Board Director Vanessa Burkitt said: “We are proud to support the Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity. The money raised from the ball and through other Cambridge BID fundraising activities, such as a percentage of ticket sales from The North Pole open-air ice skating rink on Parkers Piece, will be dedicated to helping the veterans who have given so much for us.”