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Memphis Urban League’s Mardi Gras Gala Celebrates Community Empowerment on Beale Street
Memphis Urban League’s Mardi Gras Gala Celebrates Community Empowerment on Beale Street
The Memphis Urban League invites you to "Let the Good Times Roll" at the MUL Mardi Gras Gala while supporting its mission to empower communities. The event is scheduled for
Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 6 – 10 p.m. at 126 Beale Street, formerly the Hard Rock Café. Tickets can be purchased online at memul.org/mardi-gras or on Eventbrite.
This festive evening will feature live entertainment, including performances by Gerald Richardson and his band and the
energetic DJ sounds from Mark Baker. Guests will also indulge in heavy hors d’oeuvres and enjoy complimentary access to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
The Mardi Gras Gala is made possible through sponsors’ generous support, including Nike, Comcast, Memphis Tourism, and
Baptist Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Services.
For more information, please visit memul.org or call (901) 272-2491. Gala proceeds will fund MUL’s programs in economic empowerment, education, and advocacy for underserved communities.
About the Memphis Urban League
The Memphis Urban League mission is to assist youth, senior citizens, and those in underserved communities to expand economic opportunities and secure equality, power, and civil rights.
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Media Contact:
Angelika Woods
Director of Communications & Outreach
Memphis Urban League
Phone: (901) 272-2491
Email: awoods@memul.org
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