Chambliss Center’s 13th Annual Mardi Gras Gala Is Feb. 28

  • Thursday, January 16, 2025
Chambliss Center for Children will host its 13th Annual Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, Feb. 28 from 7-11 p.m. at The Read House at 107 W. M.L.K. Blvd. in downtown Chattanooga.

Guests will be greeted with beads, festive music and hurricane cocktails. In the French Market, attendees can browse through a silent auction before they step into the French Quarter for Dixieland jazz, a late-evening DJ & dance party and lots of New Orleans-style fun.

The event will also feature Cajun-inspired fare and the crowning of the 2025 Mardi Gras King and Queen, Jay and Kelli Donnelly, who will lead guests in a parade throughout the ballroom.


The 2025 Mardi Gras Gala is sponsored by Linda Brock Homes; Best & Brock; First Horizon Foundation; Chambliss Law; Athens Distributing Company; The Double Cola Company; Title Guaranty and Trust; TVA; Unum; EPB; Warren and Griffin; Onward Chattanooga Homes; Maxi Auto Service; Commercial Air Solutions; and Riverworks Marketing.

“Your presence truly does matter and every dollar raised will make a difference in a child’s life through the programs Chambliss Center for Children provides,” said Jay and Kelli Donnelly.

Tickets for the Mardi Gras Gala are $90 for individuals through Jan. 31. After that, the cost will increase to $100 for individuals. Companies or groups of friends have the option of purchasing tables. The “Krewe” level is $1,000 and includes a reserved table for eight, special beads and party favors. The “Super Krewe” level is $1,600 and includes the same benefits as the “Krewe” level, plus deluxe beads, table sign with logo and other fun party favors.

Complimentary Uber codes will be provided by Safe Ride Sponsor, Best & Brock. Complimentary valet will also be provided.

Proceeds from this event will support Chambliss Center for Children’s programs.
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