Mardi Gras 2023, Oh What a Night, celebrates the Ursuline community through an annual effort to raise money for scholarships in support of The Campaign for Ursuline. Over the years, this event has funded over $25 million in financial assistance for Ursuline Academy students.

Support Mardi Gras Now

Attend the Community Event 1/28

The Ursuline community is invited to a magical evening in Fox Dining Hall on Saturday, January 28, complete with lights and fabulous décor. Enjoy savory and sweet passed hors d'oeuvres, signature drinks sponsored by Desert Door Sotol, and come ready to play casino games while DJ Souljah spins tunes to get you out on the dance floor. Tickets are $100. Party tickets and casino chips are available for purchase now!

Become an Underwriter

The Campaign for Ursuline seeks to secure support for Ursuline’s two annual priorities – The Ursuline Fund and Scholarships, while simultaneously moving forward two larger visions for Capital Improvements and Endowment Growth. Mardi Gras event and auction proceeds provide the largest support of Ursuline’s annual Scholarship need. Become an underwriter. Underwriters at the level of $2,500 and above will be invited to join the Patron Party at Old Parkland on February 23.

Purchase a Raffle Ticket

Raffle tickets are available now and sales will close at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Winner will be announced at the closing of all the auction items. Must be 18+ and a resident of Texas to win. 1 for $25 or 5 for $100.

Donate an Item

Please consider donating an item to our Virtual Auction. Items can include vacation homes; concert and sporting event tickets; home décor; electronics; small appliances; outdoor fun items; ladies', men's, and children's specialty items; and more! 

To donate, please complete the Donor Contract by downloading the form, filling it out online, or contacting the Mardi Gras Office to discuss.

Thank you in advance to our generous and supportive Ursuline community!

Learn more about Mardi Gras 2023.