Mardi Gras
Join us for a weekend of fun and fundraising!
We invite you to join us for several fun-filled events during St. Mary’s annual Mardi Gras celebration! Mardi Gras festivities include Saturday’s Mardi Gras Dinner, Auctions & Dance, and Sunday’s Family Carnival.
Mardi Gras Dinner & Dance
Saturday, February 22, 2025
5:30 PM – Midnight
Carl Purdy Hall, Redwood Empire Fairgrounds
Mardi Gras Family Carnival
Sunday, February 23, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Carl Purdy Hall, Redwood Empire Fairgrounds
Mardi Gras Dinner & Dance
You’re invited to join us for an evening of fun and fundraising at St. Mary’s annual Mardi Gras celebration! Join us for an unforgettable evening of great food and live entertainment that supports St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School.
This year’s Moonlight Soiree on Saturday evening promises an unforgettable experience with cocktails, a gourmet dinner catered by Saw Shop Public House of Kelseyville, one-of-a-kind silent and live auctions, casino-style gaming, no-host bar and live music by Petaluma-based group The HOTS!
Tom Allman, retired Mendocino County Sheriff, and Roberta Gonzales, Meteorologist at KTVU FOX 2, will be emceeing the evening’s events, which start at 5:30 p.m. at Carl Purdy Hall at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds.
Raffle Tickets
Our Dream Vacation Raffle Ticket gives you the chance to win a $3,000 travel voucher along with $1,000 cash! Thank you to Alpha Laboratories for sponsoring the vacation package.
Our White Raffle Tickets gives you the chance to win any of these great prizes:
Apple iPad ($799 value) donated by the Hanna Family
Blackstone Griddle with Grilling Tools ($500 value) donated by Friends of St. Mary’s School
Yeti Cooler ($300 value) donated by Quality Discount Cabinets
Fund-a-Need: Shape the Future of St. Mary’s School
This year, we are dedicating our Fund-a-Need initiative to the newly established CARE (Curriculum Art Resource Enhancement) Program.
This strategic move is not merely a fundraising effort; it represents a significant investment in the future of our students and the overall enrichment of our school. By supporting CARE, we aim to provide essential resources that will foster creativity and innovative thinking among our students.
We invite you to join us in this endeavor. Together, let us empower our children with the tools they need to thrive artistically and academically. Your support can make a meaningful difference!
Meet Our Mardi Gras Emcees: Tom Allman & Roberta Gonzales
We are thrilled to announce that the dynamic duo lighting up our Mardi Gras event is none other than the remarkable Tom Allman and the esteemed Roberta Gonzales! With their unparalleled talents and community spirit, they are set to make this night unforgettable. Join us as Tom and Roberta guide us through a night of celebration, community and fundraising at the Mardi Gras event.
Auctioneer Tom Allman has assisted over 75 nonprofits throughout Mendocino and Humboldt Counties with his auctioneering skills. As the former Sheriff of Mendocino County, he has combined his community awareness knowledge with his auctioneering.
A graduate of the World-Wide School of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa, he has helped raise over 3.5 million dollars for local non-profits over the past 15 years. Tom was a law enforcement officer for 35+ years and resides in Willits.
Roberta Gonzales, former Weather Anchor for CBS 5 Eyewitness News, embarked on a new journey after 23 years with the network, establishing Roberta Gonzales Productions. Her company focuses on crafting high-quality commercials for clients across digital platforms, television, and radio. Additionally, Roberta is a Meteorologist at KTVU FOX 2. A California native, Gonzales boasts an impressive accolade collection, including seven Emmy Awards, eighteen Associated Press Awards for “Best Weathercaster,” and four American Women in Radio and Television Best Weathercaster Awards.
Live Music by The HOTS
Based in Petaluma, California, The HOTS have gained a following by making well known songs entirely their own. No backing tracks here, just four guys that love making music.
The HOTS have performed at the Novato Art & Wine Festival, Napa City Nights, Ukiah Pumpkin Fest, Novato Harvest Festival, The Petaluma Art & Garden Festival, Cloverdale Citrus Fair, and the Ukiah Deep Valley Beer Festival. They’ve headlined the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, HopMonk Taverns, and played the Miracle Mile Stage before a 49ers game at Levi’s Stadium.
They also became chef Guy Fieri’s go-to band in 2018, playing his private birthday bash two years in a row. Fieri then insisted they accompany him to Disneyland to play a set after his appearance at California Adventure’s Food and Wine Week.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Emerald Sponsors
Mardi Gras Volunteers – Sign-Up Online
The sign-up link for Mardi Gras volunteers is live:
Mardi Gras 2025 Volunteer Sign-up
As a reminder, each family is required to complete 15 hours of service for Mardi Gras specifically.
Thank you for supporting St. Mary’s School!