The stage is set for a great evening of celebration and remembrance. Take a look at the scenes before the big event kicks off. A special thanks to Lloyd Beard who captured many of our photos for A State of Teal. Click the main photo to access more photos.

Kelly Rice, A State of Teal Chairperson, shares the committee's success in reaching out to get so many municipalities and buildings to join our awareness initiative. See others who addressed the attendees of this wonderful historic event by clicking this photo album.

More pictures from committee members Cheryl Bourn and Jennifer Smiley. Thanks to the MAKing a Difference Band for providing awesome music and to all those who helped to decorate and set-up for this great event!

More pix from Cheryl and Mark Bourn can be found here.

More assorted building photos organized by Cheryl Bourn here.

What a wonderful moment as we spent a few moments of remembrance of those lost to GYN cancers and to honor those who are still fighting these diseases. Click to view the scenes in this beautiful setting at Regions Field. (Please allow time for photos to load.)

And then the time came to light up BIRMINGHAM in teal! Excitement builds and the countdown begins.

So many photos depicting a great night. Take a look at more.... (Please allow time for photos to load after clicking the album cover.)

Scenes depicting buildings around the city which were lit in teal on September 2nd. Click to view album.

The Alabama Fire College in Tuscaloosa was just one of many buildings lit across the state. See more inside this album of photos.

The Birmingham Zoo is among the many properties who lit up in teal for the month of September. Check out this album for scenes around the city evidencing A State of Teal!

Thanks to Lori (Stop or I'll Shoot Photography) for taking these awesome shots around the City on the evening of September 2, 2014. Click for more photos of her work.

Photos submitted by Vicki Daviston from the reception held on September 2 at Regions Field. Click the first photo to see the rest! Thanks, Vicki!