A culinary tasting experience with plenty of food and beverages from local restaurants and beverage purveyors. The Mardi Gras for Homeless Children has raised over $2,000,000 in total proceeds since the event’s inception. Mercedes Benz of Fort Mitchell in partnership with Northern Kentucky Restaurant Association (NKRA) presented the 34th Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Mardi Gras is an annual tradition that dates back over 30 years. Mardi Gras 2025 Sponsorship and Ticket Descriptions below. Thank you for your generosity! So, Mardi Gras for Homeless Children was born 34 years ago. Today, Homeless Children continues to be a major challenge in our community. Desperate area children in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati have benefited immensely from the actions of so many who have volunteered, donated, and attended in support of this annual event that can feed so Mardi Gras Benefitting Homeless Children is back for the 34th year on Tuesday, February 18, 5:30-10 p.m. at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. The event not only celebrates culinary What: A fun-filled evening with all-you-can-eat-and-drink from 50+ local restaurants and alcohol distributors, live music, Mardi Gras parade and festivities, and lots more! Why: ALL proceeds benefit children experiencing homelessness in our community. Your support helps house, feed, and heal families in need! Additional Details: 33rd Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children. February 13, 2024 6:30 - 10:00 pm. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, West Rivercenter Boulevard, Covington, KY, USA. Mercedes Benz of Fort Mitchell in partnership with Northern Kentucky Restaurant Association (NKRA) presented the 33rd Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Mardi Gras is an annual tradition that dates back over 30 years. 78 Followers, 193 Following, 90 Posts - NKRA Mardi Gras (@nkramardigras) on Instagram: ""Fat Thursday", Feb. 23, 2017, 26th Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children, produced by No KY Restaurant Assoc. & Mercedes-Benz of Ft. Mitchell" All proceeds from the 33rd Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children goes towards food purchases for Bethany House Services, Brighton Center’s Homeward Bound, and Welcome House, Inc This year’s Mardi Gras court features Scott Sloan, of 700 WLW as King and Sheila Gray, of Local 12 News as Queen, and the evening features Tiffany Potter and Mardi Gras For Homeless Children begins at 6:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. for VIP ticketholders — and concludes at 10 p.m. Local 12’s Sheila Gray is this year’s Queen of festivities. Founded 40 years ago in 1983, Bethany House is now the largest provider of family homelessness services in Greater Cincinnati. With a mission to empower homeless and at-risk families with the solutions to achieve housing stability and long-term self-sufficiency, Bethany House addresses housing instability at all stages including homelessness prevention (avoiding shelter), emergency shelter All proceeds from the 32nd Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children goes towards food purchases for Bethany House Services, Brighton Center’s Homeward Bound, and Welcome House, Inc. This event has raised over $2.35M in proceeds since its inception, and the money is a true gift to these agencies, giving them enough to stock their pantries for The 30th Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children will take place as a Virtual Live event on Fat Tuesday February 16 from 6-9 p.m. Mardi Gras for Homeless Children was created by NKRA in 1992 in response to the death of three local homeless children in an abandoned garage fire. -Exposure on NKRA and each agency’s website ** Sponsorship Levels will also receive an additional bottle of wine -Recognition in each agency’s spring newsletter or spring appeal -**2 Mardi Gras Party at Home Kits for 10 people each! Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Causes event by Mardi Gras for Homeless Children and The Metropolitan Club on Tuesday, February 16 2021 The Northern Kentucky Restaurant Association (NKRA), will host its 30th Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children event. You are invited to celebrate at home with friends and family while supporting Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. 31st Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children. March 01, 2022 5:30 - 10:00 pm. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, West Rivercenter Boulevard, Covington, KY, USA.
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