No Ball? No Problem! We’ve curated something new for 2026!
Save the date for the Southern University Alumni Federation, Washington DC Chapter's Mardi Gras Cocktail Soirée!
We're doing things differently, but the purpose remains the same. Get ready for a night of masks, music, and merriment as we celebrate the spirit of New Orleans right here in DC while raising funds for scholarships!
🗓️ Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ 7 PM - 11 PM
📍 The Spire 750 First St NE Floor 12, Washington, DC 20002
Sales Period starts on 12/13/2025 and ends on 2/1/2026.
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Standard Ticket - $135
2 beers and wine bar tickets (7pm - 10:45pm)
Hors d’oeuvres (7:30pm - 8:30pm)
Entertainment (DJ and Photo Booth)
Premium Ticket - $155
4 cocktail bar tickets (7pm - 10:45pm)
Hors d’oeuvres (7:30pm - 8:30pm)
Entertainment (DJ and Photo Booth)
VIP Ticket - $200
Early entry (6:15pm - 7pm) with access to open seating areas, 2 beer and wine bar tickets, and a couple premium Hors d’oeuvres
4 cocktail bar tickets (7pm - 10:45pm)
Hors d’oeuvres (7:30pm - 8:30pm)
Entertainment (DJ and Photo Booth)
Reserved Table for 4 - $1000
Limited: only 4 tables available for purchase
4 VIP Tickets
Table decorations included
Reserved Table for 6 - $1500
Limited: only 4 tables available for purchase
6 VIP Tickets
Table decorations included
Sales Period: 12/13/2025 - 2/1/2026
Ticket and Table purchases are non-refundable. Contact the Chapter HERE for inquiries.
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Beautiful venue w/ decorations
A reception: standing (cocktail tables) with limited seating
Opportunity for securing reserved seating
Photo booth (Everybody IN - in kind donation)
DJ (DJ Clotty is holding the date)
Hors d'oeuvres (7:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Beverage bars (tickets, cashless)
Parking garage at the venue ($20)
Opportunity for VIP access and amenities for additional price
Cocktail/smart casual attire w/ comfortable shoes
Scholarship spotlight
A party with a purpose
A true fundraiser!
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A formal dinner or unlimited Hors d'oeuvres
An open bar
Seating for all
Formal attire
Lengthy program or speeches
A gift
A silent auction
Vendors
Royal Court
Awards
A Ball!
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We are a 501c3 organization, and your donation is tax-deductible. Your donation will support the chapter’s goals and, more specifically, the chapter’s operation and scholarship funds.
Jaguar - $350
Optional: Name listed on website, social media, event e-blasts to attendees, and newsletter
Optional: Name listed on digital event signage
1 VIP Ticket
Early entry (6:15pm - 7pm) with access to open seating areas, the beer and wine bar, and a couple premium Hors d’oeuvres
Blue - $500
Optional: Name listed on website, social media, event e-blasts to attendees, and newsletter
Optional: Name listed on digital event signage
1 VIP Ticket
Early entry (6:15pm - 7pm) with 1 reserved seat in main event space, and access to the beer and wine bar, and a couple premium Hors d’oeuvres
Gold - $1000
Optional: Name and/or Logo/Photo presented on website, social media, event e-blasts to attendees, and newsletter
Optional: Name and/or Logo/Photo presented on digital event signage
Optional: Named Honorary Event Co-Host
2 VIP Tickets
Early entry (6:15pm - 7pm) with 2 reserved seats in main event space, and access to the beer and wine bar, and a couple premium Hors d’oeuvres
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Hotels
Washington Marriott Capitol Hill (7 minutes from venue)
The Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill (8 minutes from venue)
The George - A Kimpton Hotel (9 minutes from venue)
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill (11 minutes from venue)
Parking
Colonial Parking (1 minute from venue)
30 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
Floor 1 Union Station
Open 24 Hours
Other parking garages and street parking available nearby. Please check parking times.
Transportation
Union Metro Station (1 minute from venue)
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Cocktail Hour
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Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Please contact the Chapter HERE for inquiries.
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We are a 501c3 organization, and your donation is tax-deductible. Your donation will support the chapter’s goals and, more specifically, the chapter’s operation and scholarship funds. Click HERE to donate any amount.
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For more information or inquiries, please contact the following:
The Chapter
Dr. Ivory Berry
President