Overview

• A 30-second TikTok by Chicago resident Lucy Amaro, tagged #BetosBirthdayBash, transformed her brother Beto’s open invite into a widely shared event.
• The gathering is planned for Saturday at Harrison Park, with interest measured in thousands of likes and shares.
• Amaro said she was unprepared for a large crowd, voicing concerns about having no food or supplies at first.
• Community members stepped up with support, including a band volunteering to play for free and a bakery committing 300 cupcakes, with others offering drinks.
• Final attendance remains unclear, with estimates ranging from roughly 200 to 2,000 people.