Join Us At The ‘Midnight Masquerade Ball’ Benefitting Easterseals of Central Illinois on March 2

Posted on January 4, 2024
Easterseals Midnight Masquerade Ball on Saturday, March 2, 2024

Easterseals of Central Illinois is inviting you to get dressed up in your best black and white cocktail attire and mysterious masks for an alluring evening filled with purpose and joy.

Midnight Masquerade Ball
Saturday, March 2, 2024
5:30 – 11:00pm
ISU’s Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom

Easterseals ensures it will be an unforgettable night of elegance, entertainment, and FUNdraising dedicated to continuing their mission of supporting children with development delays, disabilities, and special needs.

This spectacular affair marks a new chapter, bidding farewell to the long-standing Grape Soiree after 28 extraordinary years, reimagining it into a night of mystery and mission.

Indulge in an assortment of heavy hors d’oeuvres that will tantalize your taste buds and immerse yourself in the thrill of live and silent auctions, while dancing the night away to tunes of your favorite local DJs. Don’t forget your best cocktail attire and masquerade mask!

Secure your spot now – a pair of tickets is $250 or reserve a table of 8 for $1,500.

Click here to buy your tickets!

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