University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Scholarship Gala Event 2023

The annual University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Scholarship Gala was held at the Hilton Americas 4th Floor Ballroom on Saturday, May 6, 2023. This premiere scholarship fundraising event raised funds through table and ticket sales as well a silent and live auctions. The theme, “Le Fil Rouge”, brought everyone together and reinforced its translated meaning of The Red Thread that connects us all. KHOU Channel 11’s Great Day Houston host Deborah Duncan served as the Master of Ceremonies. The program celebrated the honorees and recognized donors with tributes from the University’s president Richard Ludwick and his wife Melynda. Close to $1.7 million was raised for student scholarships and the festivities were capped off by a performance from The Beach Boys as guests danced the night away.