66TH ANNUAL ALPHA OMEGA

MARDI GRAS BALL

Alpha Omega Social Action & Scholarship Foundation

Saturday, February 7, 2026

With less than 40 days remaining until one of Alpha Omega Chapter’s most anticipated signature events, the countdown to the 66th Annual Alpha Omega Mardi Gras Ball is officially on. Set for Saturday, February 7, 2026, this year’s Mardi Gras is shaping up to be an extraordinary evening of celebration, elegance, and fellowship—and now is the time to act.

We strongly encourage all patrons to secure their tickets, book hotel accommodations, and place an ad in the official Mardi Gras Souvenir Journal immediately. Availability is becoming limited, and waiting may result in missed opportunities to attend, stay on-site, or gain visibility in a publication that commemorates this historic event while supporting the Alpha Omega Social Action & Scholarship Foundation.

Immediate action ensures the best options and allows our committee to finalize planning as we enter the final stretch. Please review the details below and take advantage of the remaining time to lock in your full Mardi Gras experience before it’s too late.


SOUVENIR JOURNAL

Welcome to the 66th Annual Alpha Omega Mardi Gras Ball Souvenir Journal, a lasting showcase of those who proudly support Alpha Omega’s mission of service, scholarship, and community impact. This journal preserves the voices, businesses, and patrons who choose to stand with us and be remembered.

With Mardi Gras less than 40 days away, we strongly encourage patrons to secure their advertisement immediately. Space is limited, and early placement ensures your message is included in this commemorative publication that will be shared well beyond the evening of Mardi Gras.

Your ad is more than recognition—it is an investment in the programs and scholarships of the Alpha Omega Social Action & Scholarship Foundation. Act now and take your place in the legacy.

Step 1: Fill out the Souvenir Journal Form and Upload your ad. Make sure your ad is ready prior to submitting the Souvenir Journal Form.

Souvenir Journal Submission Form

Step 2: Follow the steps to submit payment for your ad via one of the following methods:

1. PayPal – unclephiltheq@verizon.net or

2. CashApp – $AOSASF

Note: Scholarship Endowment Sponsors (Payment included with Sponsorship)

Deadline: January 24, 2026


HOTEL ROOMS

The Mardi Gras hotel room block is currently open, and with less than 40 days until the event, we strongly encourage patrons to reserve their rooms immediately. Availability is limited, and the room block closes on January 9, 2026 or sooner if sold out. Booking early ensures convenience, preferred rates, and a seamless Mardi Gras weekend experience.

Room Rate = $119/night + tax

Click Here to reserve your room today


TABLES AND TICKETS

ALL tickets and tables are now open. You can secure any table and/or seats at any table.

Secure your Table and Tickets @

www.AlphaOmegaMardiGras.org

To Pay by mail

If you would like to make a payment by mail, please send to:

 

Nathan Hunter

c/o Alpha Omega Mardi Gras Committee

7105 Dewdrop Way

Clinton, MD 20735


MAKE IT A STAYCATION

For those who will be coming in early on Friday and making a weekend of it, we plan to have a Meet & Greet (Location: TBD). More details to follow.

GENERAL DETAILS

 

Date:                 Saturday, February 7, 2026

Time:                 7:00pm – 1:00am

Where: Bethesda North Marriott and Conference Center

5701 Marinelli Road

North Bethesda, MD 20852

Attire:                  Formal or Mardi Gras Attire

Cost:                   $1,500 per table / $150 per ticket

Room Rates:      $119/night + tax

Website:            www.alphaomegamardigras.org


MARDI GRAS PROGRAM

7:00pm – 8:00pm – Cocktail Hour (Bourbon Street Theme)

7:30pm – Ballroom Doors Open

8:00pm – 9:00pm – Dinner

8:30pm – 9:15pm – Program

9:15pm – 10:45pm – Special Guest DJ

10:45pm – 11:00pm – Scholarship Raffle & King Que

11:00pm – 11:30pm – Singing of the Hymn “Omega Dear”

11:30pm – 1:00am – Special Guest DJ


TAX CONSIDERATIONS

$105.00 of each individual ticket price is considered tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser to ensure you are in compliance with all applicable IRS regulations when completing your tax returns. Alpha Omega Social Action & Scholarship Foundation is a 501 © (3) tax-exempt corporation, Federal Tax ID # 52-1741766.

PARKING

Parking is complimentary and is located in the garage attached to the conference center. In future correspondence, we will have more specific and detailed directions concerning parking.

VENDORS

If you would like to be a vendor, please contact Brother Rober’ Sanders @ 202-957-7982 or rsand429@aol.com.


65th Annual Mardi Gras Ball Recap Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x04HfxEAua0


The Mardi Gras Committee understands that while fundraising is an important function of the Mardi Gras Ball, it is not the event’s only purpose. Mardi Gras represents a long history of perseverance, progress, good times for Brothers and their families, and Friendships revisited. It is the Committee’s goal to preserve this legacy and continue in this tradition. At the end of the night, we want to reflectively and with great satisfaction say, “A good time was had by all!”

Yours in Friendship,

Nathan L. Hunter

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Alpha Omega Social Action & Scholarship Foundation

Mardi Gras Committee Chairman

Alpha Omega Chapter

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

AQMardiGrasChair@gmail.com

740-498-1911

www.AlphaOmegaMardiGras.org