Cheers for Wishes

Cheers for Wishes: Mardi Gras

Guests at Cheers For Wishes Mardi Gras

Wishmakers of Wisconsin is hosting it's 4th annual Cheers For Wishes fundraising event!

Join us on Friday, February 20th, 2026 from 7pm - 10:30pm at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel and enjoy an evening of live Dixieland music from Extra Crispy Brass Band, silent auction, live artists, New Orleans appetizer stations, King Cake, casino tables, beads and masquerade masks, interactive entertainment and more!

PRICING

- $75 Early Bird Ticket, available now through February 1, 2026: Event admission (21+), a drink ticket, Mardi Gras themed appetizer stations, Mardi Gras beads, casino games, tarot card readers & more!
- $100 Ticket includes: Event admission (21+), a drink ticket, Mardi Gras themed appetizer stations, Mardi Gras beads, casino games, tarot card readers & more!

WHAT TO WEAR

Cocktail attire! Show off your best sparkly outfits, or feature rich tones of purple, green and gold. Have a masquerade mask? Don't leave home without it. For visual examples, see our photo album from last year's event on Flickr.

EVENT STYLE

Cocktail Reception. Mingle all night long with your friends and fellow attendees! Enjoy several food stations, dancing, interactive entertainment and more at your leisure. We can't wait to celebrate with you for a night benefitting Make-A-Wish Wisconsin!

OVERNIGHT

A Cheers For Wishes room block at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel is now available, book now. A portion of the room rate will benefit Make-A-Wish Wisconsin.

SILENT AUCTION

All of this year's Silent Auction bidding will be conducted through the GiveSmart service, accessed with your own smartphone or through text messaging. A listing of all Silent Auction items will be available here at a later date. Any questions? Please see our FAQ Section.

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Cheers for Wishes - Mardi Gras 2026

February 20, 2026 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, East Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, USA

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