2026 BLSA Gala

Each year, we come together to celebrate the achievements of our students and alumni, recognize graduating seniors, and honor the invaluable support of our faculty, staff, and community. The Gala also serves as our most important fundraising event, helping us provide essential scholarships that empower BLSA students to thrive academically and professionally. If you would like to donate to BLSA, without purchasing a ticket, please click here. 

Event Details
Friday, February 27, 2026
7 - 11 p.m. 

Location

Xavier University
Mary and William McCaffrey Ballroom
4955 Drexel Drive
New Orleans, LA 70119

Please note, the attire for this event is formal.

Tickets

• Platinum Sponsor - $3,000: 
  • 10 tickets with a reserved full table, Prime recognition in event materials, Scholarship contribution included, Special BLSA gratitude gift, Full page color ad in the program
    
• Gold Sponsor - $2,000:
  • 7 tickets with a reserved full table, Prominent recognition in event materials, Scholarship contribution included, Half-page color ad in the program
• Silver Sponsor - $1,500:
  • 5 tickets with a reserved half table, Recognition in event materials, Scholarship contribution included, 1/2 page color ad in the program
• Bronze Sponsor - $750:
  • 3 tickets, Recognition in the Gala program, Scholarship contribution included, Business card-size ad in the program
• Individual Ticket - $80