The 2023 Mardi Gras Party is a celebration of our commitment and dedication to the Houston community and non-profits. Join us to enjoy delicious food, spirits, live and silent auctions, wonderful music, dancing, and Mardi Gras fun, and you don’t have to travel to New Orleans or Galveston.

Our Mistress of Ceremony is Deborah Duncan, host and senior producer of Great Day Houston.

Entertainment will be provided by Richard Brown Orchestra.

Dress code is cocktail attire.

Prison Entrepreneurship Committee (PEP)

Inspire and motivate inmates to live within the law and find jobs upon their return to society; and encourages community involvement in finding solutions for problems of the released public offender.

Public Health Committee

Addresses critical Houston area health issues with the goal of affecting change. Has a dual mission of educating the club and Houston residents on matters related to public health, health care delivery and socio-economic health issues. While expanding access to community healthcare, the committee also arranges for expert health professionals to educate the club on cutting edge issues, treatments, breakthroughs and the economic impact of the health care industry in our community and the Rotary major global project to End Polio Now.

Rodeo Parade Committee

This community project also sponsors a calf scramble with agricultural students to benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo agriculture scholarships and promotes the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awareness in our city.

Human Trafficking Prevention Committee

This committee takes the lead in making our community safer and aware of this huge problem, works with law enforcement and other organizations to prevent the trafficking and exploitation of the hundreds of men, women and children trafficked right in our city.

St. Nicholas Committee

Directly fulfills basic needs as we serve the men, women and children most “at risk” in our community. We assist the Salvation Army and “ring the Red Kettle bell” to encourage donations for underprivileged families all over the area. Members of the committee raise money, purchase and deliver needs and wants as gifts to families selected by the Salvation Army.

International Service Committee

Identifies persons coming to our city from all over the world and encourages student exchanges. This includes our projects shared by Rotary clubs all over the world to meet the needs defined by Rotary International in our seven areas of focus. These include Economic and Community Development, Basic Education and Literacy, Water and Sanitation and Disease Prevention and Treatment.

Each level comes with:

• A set of tickets depending on the package selected
• Promotions through a variety of marketing channels
• Unique recognition during event

To see the exact benefits per package and how to purchase a table, go to https://bit.ly/mardigrasbrouchure.

Main Event Sponsorships Available

• Title Sponsor and Krewe of Bacchus ($20,000+)
• Knights of Momus ($15,000+)
• Krewe of Orpheus ($10,000+) & Krewe of Endymion ($10,000+)
• The Flambeaux Tables: ($5,000)
• The Revelers: ($2,500)

Other Event Sponsorships

Entertainment Sponsor: ($10,000) – Entertainment sponsor receives recognition in the event program, during the event by the orchestra and signage at the orchestra stage.

Valet Parking Sponsor: ($10,000) – Valet Parking Sponsor receives business or company materials with valets’ cars inside at the end of the celebration.

Wine Sponsor: ($5,000) – Wine sponsor receives recognition in event program and their family or company name on dinner tables.

Photo Booth Sponsor: ($5,000) – Photo booth sponsor receives their family or company name on all photo strips printed out and taken home by gala attendees.

Cocktail Sponsor: ($5,000) – Bar sponsor receives family or company name on art each bar station