LOCATION
St. Edward's University Ragsdale Center (Mabee Ballroom)
3001 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
Directions / Map

GALA PARKING
​Please click on this link (2026 St I Gala Parking)  enter the Claimable Code (IGNATIUS), click NEXT, then enter your information (Name, email, mobile, license plate number) and then Start Session. 

Once you have filled out the information and clicked the “Start” button you will receive confirmation that you have registered for event parking. Vehicle registration for this event allows parking in Faculty (black), Standard (green), Economy (yellow). Here is a link for parking on St. Edward's campus: Campus Parking Map

2026 GALA ATTIRE
Cocktail in Mardi Gras colors!

SCHEDULE
6:00 pm Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction Opens
6:45 pm Welcome, Blessing & Dinner
7:30 pm Heads or Tails
8:00 pm Live Auction
8:30 pm Social and Dancing
9:00 pm Silent Auction Closes
9:30 pm Auction Checkout
10:30 pm Gala ends

DINNER MENU

Salad - Mixed salad with burrata and tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette (dressing on the side)

Main Entree - Basil pesto grilled chicken breast with heirloom tomato relish with lyonnaise potatoes (VG) and garlic sauteed green beans (VG)

Vegan Entree - Stuffed portobello mushroom ratatouille  

Dessert Option - Key lime tart or Dark chocolate coconut mousse with fresh berries (VG)

Coffee Service

DRINKS
Beer $5 - Wine $6 - Mixed Drinks $8  

Please note the following:
Credit Card only, no cash will be accepted the night of the event
Silent Auction* link will be sent out a week prior to Gala

*All silent and live auction winners will incur an admin fee of 3.5% in addition to their purchase amount.