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The yearly dinner is the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, an annual charity event held in New York City. This prestigious white-tie affair raises funds for Catholic charities that support underprivileged children in the Archdiocese of New York. The dinner, which began in 1945, is named after Al Smith, the first Catholic presidential nominee in the U.S. It is traditionally hosted by the Archbishop of New York and attended by prominent figures from politics, entertainment, and business. In 2024, comedian Jim Gaffigan hosted the event, which featured appearances by political figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

This event is widely recognized for its humorous speeches and is an important fundraiser for the Catholic community in New York.