Tickets on sale for Catholic Charities annual celebration with a cause

Tickets are now on sale for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud’s annual Mardi Gras fundraiser, the celebration that benefits persons in need of food, shelter and clothing in the St. Cloud area.

The event supports Catholic Charities Emergency Services, with programs that include a food shelf, clothing program, and financial assistance program; and Catholic Charities Domus Transitional Housing, a facility for single women and their children. The event will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud.

This year’s Mardi Gras celebration includes a gourmet dinner catered by Custom Catering by Short Stop, a silent auction, music by the Vista Jazz Band and the Fabulous Armadillos, and more. It’s one of St. Cloud’s most entertaining evenings of the year, when the Central Minnesota community gathers to support Catholic Charities while enjoying great food, friends, and entertainment. Presenting sponsors are Rice Companies and Clifton Larson Allen. Many other businesses, organizations, and individuals across Central Minnesota sponsor Mardi Gras as well.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at ccstcloud.org or by calling (320) 650-1647. The event has sold out in recent years, and tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis.

About Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

The mission of Catholic Charities is to serve and enhance human dignity for people of all faiths and beliefs. Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at ccstcloud.org.