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GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans’ largest fundraiser of the year is back!

This year’s “A Little Something Extra” Gala celebrates the incredible gifts of individuals with Down syndrome and raises vital funds to support our free, life-changing programs.

Enjoy an inspiring evening featuring:

A performance by our Comedy & Improv Club

Dinner & adult beverages

Live music & dancing

Silent auction & 50/50 raffle

Celebrity Emcee Devon Lucie of WDSU Weather

Presented by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust

Sponsorships Available Now!

Support acceptance, celebration, and community – right here in New Orleans.

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Thank you to our sponsors!

HEADLINE SPONSOR – $20,000   

We are thankful to the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust for presenting the 2025 Lagniappe Gala!

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Sponsorship Opportunities

GOLD SPONSOR - $10,000    

  • Lagniappe Table perks
  • Website recognition on printed and digital gala marketing material including website information and registration page
  • Recognition in Playhouse email newsletters before and after the event
  • Logo framed in Welcome Room for 2025/26
  • Logo displayed at Front Registration Table
  • Recognition by Gala Emcee
  • Inclusion in Event Program and Poster
  • Recognition on Social Media posts (3 posts across all platforms)

SILVER SPONSOR - $7,500  

  • Lagniappe Table perks
  • Web site recognition on website information page and in event recap in Playhouse email newsletters before and after the event
  • Logo displayed at Front Registration Table
  • Recognition by Gala Emcee
  • Inclusion in Event Program and Poster
  • Recognition in Social Media posts (2 posts across all platforms)

BRONZE SPONSOR - $5,000  

  • Lagniappe Table perks
  • Logo displayed at Front Registration Table
  • Recognition by Gala Emcee
  • Inclusion in Event Program and Poster
  • Recognition on Social Media post (1 post across all platforms)
  • Recognition in recap email and post event webpage

BAR SPONSOR - $2,500  

  • Recognition on Social Media post (1 post across all platforms)
  • Logo displayed at Bar
  • Recognition in recap email and post event webpage

LAGNIAPPE TABLE - $1,500  

  • Seats 8 Individuals
  • 2 wine bottles at table
  • Recognition by Gala Emcee

FRIEND OF GIGI’S - $500 

  • 2 Individual Tickets

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS - $125 

  • Friends with Down syndrome - FREE