Mardi Gras 2026
Get ready to let the good times roll! 🎭 Mardi Gras is back in Peoria, and your besties at Friends are absolutely buzzing to celebrate with YOU!
We’re pulling out all the stops to make this Mardi Gras the best one yet! We have an incredible line-up of all-night entertainment that will keep you going all the way to the after party.
Want to make sure you’re a part of this can’t miss night? Snag your ticket today, and secure your spot at one of the hottest fundraisers of the year!
🎟️ Current Ticketing Phase
Black Friday Super Sale Individual Tickets $85 | Table of 10 $1,000
Snag your tickets for the LOWEST they’ll ever be! This amazing deal runs from 11/29 @ 12 am – 12/06 @ 11:59 pm.
Individual Tickets include:
- Entry to the event
- Free cover to the Club Diesel After Party
- Buffet catered by Cracked Pepper
- Draft beer, house wine, and N/A options while supplies last
- Amazing all-night entertainment
Table of 10 tickets include:
- All benefits included in the individual ticket tier
- Guaranteed seating for you at 10 of your friends
- A complementary bottle of champagne
Get your tickets here!
Still have questions about the event? Check out our comprehensive Q&A below!
1. Do I need a physical ticket?– There are ZERO tickets, we have everyone who purchased a ticket under their specific name at registration, like a reservation at a nice restaurant. When you arrive, there will be 4 lines separated by last name. Our volunteers will be there to help guide you through registration and coat check. 😊
2. Where do I sit? If you’ve reserved a Table of 10, they will tell you the table numbers once you come in, but if you purchased a General Admission ticket, it’s open seating, remember to meet some people, we have high top tables, this is a fun event with like-minded people, so meet someone new! 😊 Most of you will be dancing anyway, am I right?
3. Do I need cash or credit card? Both! Our Silent Auction, Raffle, & Wine pull will be accepting Cash and Cards.
4. What do people wear? We’re your Friends! Come in what makes you most comfortable. You will see people dressed like they are going to a ball and folks in their jeans/jeggings living their comfortable lives! It’s truly the event to be yourself. With that said, if you DO like dressing up, we have a best-dressed award for the best Mardi Gras-inspired outfits!
6. What if I can’t make it at 6? -, 6 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. is the pre-party/cocktail hour, and entertainment will be happening as people come in.
7. Did I hear there is a special after-party? – You sure did! For purchasing a ticket, you get free cover to Club Diesel directly after Mardi Gras! Join us as the party continues just down the street from the Pere Marquette.
8. Where do I park? We’re working closely with the folks at Four Points by Sheraton, and will update this page with details for parking as soon as we have it!
9. Is a host this year? There absolutely is! Make sure to keep an eye on our socials (@cifriends1990 on all platforms) to be the first to hear the announcement.
We cannot wait to see your beautiful faces and celebrate in true Mardi Gras style! 💜💚💛