Mardi Gras Royal Court

Looking for a great night out? Enjoy a dinner and all the dancing you can handle at this year’s Mardi Gras Ball, Carnivale in Rio! This special evening will be an opportunity to celebrate with those in our community who share the same vision and heart for youth. All proceeds will go to My Friend’s House to make it possible for the youth to have further opportunities and improve their quality of life.Our 5th Annual Mardi Gras Ball 2010 was a tremendous success! So, let the good times roll and come out for another evening of fun, dinner, dancing and entertainment. Also, do not miss the opportunity to be a part of the royalty for this evening. You have a chance to become a King, Queen, Duke or Duchess for an evening.

The Royal Court
You nominate your King or Queen for the 2011 Mardi Gras Royal Court. This is a unique opportunity to get your friends, community, businesses, or workplace involved! Just imagine a co-worker (or even your boss!) presiding over the 2011 Mardi Gras Ball as our King or Queen. We encourage you to have a look around at the current nominees! Don’t see your nominee yet? Click here to nominate someone.

With our unique bidding system, nominees battle each other to see who can raise the most donations for My Friend’s House. The top male and female are crowned King and Queen! Everything is handled online through this site. Each bid is a one-time donation non-refundable to My Friend’s House (no minimum amount required). Bidding ends February 9, 2011 at 9:00 pm at the conclusion of the Krewe Party.

Guidelines

Dress is formal attire. All dress requirements will be purchased/rented at the expense of the Royal Courtier! Royal courtiers will be provided with appropriate Mardi Gras accessories for the evening including crowns, scepters, capes, etc.Members of the winning court will be required to attend a rehearsal on the evening of February 12, 2011.

As a member of the royal court, you will receive 1 complimentary ticket to the Ball for yourself. Additional guests in your party must purchase tickets. As a member of the royal court, you and your guest will have VIP seating. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Patty Martinez at (615) 790-8553 ext. 226 or online.