Join us as we escape to the Italian region of Umbria with the theme of “A Night in Assisi.” Part of Italy’s “green heart,” Assisi is known for its incredible cuisine and wine, lush forests, and being the home to the father of the Franciscan Order.
Tickets are on sale now! Click here to get yours today!
Click here to view a gallery of photos from the 2023 Gala, including portraits!
Silent Auction Items Are Now Live!
Our Gala will feature both a live and silent auction again this year, with dozens of items on offer from local partners and the church! Even if you can not attend the Gala, there is still a chance to bid! All proceeds go to benefit the renovation of the North Campus kitchen. Click the link above to register and bid. Thank you for your support!
Our 2024 Sponsors
The Burnette Family | The Murray/Spiwak Family | John & Lydia Oliva
The Aventura Lotteria: Our 2024 Gala Raffle!
This year’s gala raffle features your choice of three amazing adventures! The winner of the Aventura Lotteria, our annual gala’s main raffle, will have their choice between a family stay in Asheville, N.C., a Caribbean cruise for two to the Bahamas, or an authentic taste of Tuscany. Tickets are $100 each, with only 100 tickets being sold. To purchase tickets, volunteers and staff will be available after Masses leading up to the gala, or you may contact or stop by the parish office. These will sell out, so be sure to get your tickets soon!
(Airfare not included; You do not have to be present at the gala to win.)
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
We’re looking for businesses and organizations to support our renovation of the North Campus kitchen by sponsoring our Gala. You can support our parish while at the same time receive community recognition through various opportunities (digital marketing, bulletin, social media, event signage and more). Contact Vicky McCarthy for details.
Sponsor an element at the gala! | Our goal is to operate the event as close to net-zero as possible, to ensure all revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions, and donations directly aid the needed renovations at our North Campus. Consider sponsoring an event element for to feature your business.
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Print Material Sponsor | $600SOLD- Live Auction Sponsor | $1000
- Signature Drink Sponsor | $1000
- Photography Sponsor | $600
- Décor Sponsor | $1200
- Gifts and Favors Sponsor | $1200
Signature Tote Sponsor | $750SOLD
Parking, Validation, and Arrival
There is a scheduled concert at Amalie Arena on the night of our event, so it is recommended that all attendees plan their arrival in advance. Parking will be limited in the Garrison Street lot, and subject to special event pricing.
Discounted parking for Gala guests will be available at the Tampa Port Authority Channelside Parking Garage (369 South 12th Street). To receive the discounted rate, please download and present this voucher to the attendant upon entry to the garage beginning at 6 p.m.
If applicable, ridesharing to the gala is recommended, as there is rideshare drop-off and pick up available along Garrison Street, near Sparkman Wharf.
Serving downtown Tampa and the surrounding areas, the TECO Line Streetcar is another option for a fast and free ride to the StarShip. The closest stop is by Amalie Arena Station #8, located at the corner of Beneficial Dr. and Channelside Drive. Learn more at tecolinestreetcar.org.
