The ceremony was hosted by Adam Samberg at the awards' usual venue, a tent along the beach in Santa Monica just west of Los Angeles.

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Dozens of chefs from around the country gather in a massive tent on the beach, cooking up their best burger creations for thousands of attendees.

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An informal celebration compared to Hollywood's many black-tie honors, the Spirit Awards were presented in their usual venue in a tent along the beach in Santa Monica, just west of Los Angeles.

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Highlights include an outdoor dance stage cabaret tent, and a beach bar.

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"This is a war zone down here still, " said Donna Graziano, who has been running a 24-hour relief hub near the beach on Staten Island in a tiny white tent heated by a generator.

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Mr Berrios ran his seafront tent camp with strict discipline, allowing no alcohol and ensuring the beach was combed daily.

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