Brighton Events
Gala
Join us for a night of transformation as we celebrate our Community of Support!
This event is made possible by our generous sponsors.
See the many organizations who help make this night a success!
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Mardi Gras 2025
Join us for an early Mardi Gras celebration! The annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center benefits Homeward Bound Emergency Shelter.
34 years ago, in Cincinnati, a tragic incident occurred that touched the hearts of our local residents. Four homeless children were living in an abandoned garage and were locked in when their father left them alone. A fire broke out in the garage, and unable to escape, all four children perished. Realizing children are not always visible behind the homeless adults, the Northern Kentucky Restaurant Association wanted to help. So, Mardi Gras for Homeless Children was born. Today, homelessness continues to be a major challenge in our community. Children in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati have benefited immensely from the actions of so many who have volunteered, donated, and attended in support of this annual event that provides support for so many local children throughout the year.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door of the event. Please make sure to indicate your ticket purchase is in support of Brighton Center. Also please mark your calendars for February 18 rather than the date of actual Mardi Gras, as this event is being held in advance of Mardi Gras.
Please note that there will not be any physical tickets for the event this year. Guests will be checked in at the event with their name and/or company name. For a smoother check-in process, please send the name, email address, and phone number of all of your attendees to mardigras@brightoncenter.com.
Free Parking will be provided at the Kenton County Garage across from the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.
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FriendsGiving
Tickets are on sale now for our yearly kickoff to the holiday season!
FriendsGiving is a party hosted by Brighton Center's Junior Board to raise funds to support our mission of creating opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency while having a great time!
Guests can enjoy music, games, light bites, a silent auction, and a free drink ticket to start the evening off right.
Tickets are only $20 -- Get yours today!
Thank you to everyone who supported Brighton Center's Junior Board for a successful 2023 FriendsGiving event.
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Hunger Walk & 5K Run 2025
We are participating in the Freestore Foodbank’s 22st Annual Hunger Walk & 5K Run on Monday, May 26th. Please consider joining Team Brighton Center and making a donation to help fight hunger in our community. One community, one goal: end hunger!
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Wine Over Water is a spectacular event featuring local beverage tastings, scrumptious food samples, live entertainment, and breathtaking views from the Purple People Bridge. This event raises funds for Brighton Center, a community-based organization in Newport, KY that creates opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency. Last year alone, Brighton Center impacted the lives of over 31,000 local individuals.
For information about sponsoring the event or offering delicious food and drinks to a fantastic crowd on the Purple People Bridge, please contact Brighton Center’s development team: development@brightoncenter.com