Guests of the Palace were predominantly Hollywood actors, European royals, renowned musicians, or the ultra-wealthy and influential. The observer noted that he was only mildly interested in most of the attendees, but he did notice that Anne Rice's picture was displayed more prominently than Brigitte Bardot's. This detail highlighted the varying levels of significance assigned to the guests.

The doctor then entered a banquet ballroom and proceeded with the crowd onto a terrace that offered a view of Avenida Atlântica, the beach, and the ocean. As night fell, men played beach volleyball under spotlights across the street, creating a lively and contrasting scene to the upscale gathering inside.