Goodwill throws a colorful New Orleans Mardi Gras experience

Co-Chairmen Ryan Inskeep and Brent Greeno

The paddles for the auction, which were shaped like a jester hat, had the guest's name and table number on them.

The room was colorful with balloons and multicolored lights among the green and purple tables.

Veronica Brandon Miller and Bob Rosinsky

The photo booth featured many fun and colorful props.

Lindsey Stevens and Paul Bova

Out & About Sarasota also gave guests entertainment during the cocktail hour.

Liliana Musat and Evlin Ramiresz from Michael's On East served the shrimp gumbo.

Co-Chairman Ryan Inskeep, Phil Mancini and Co-Chairman Brent Greeno

Honorary Chairs Julie and Jaime DiDomenico

Brian and Brittany Veldheer

Helen Welsh and Don Lockett

Jennifer Moss Wilson and Sharon Kunkel

Laurel Cowiveau with Lora and Bill Howell

Nine raffle baskets were available to those who got raffle tickets by purchasing beads.

Kim Livengood and Glen Rieth

Bennett Wachob and Jaime Estes

Green, gold and green highlighted the Michael's On East ballroom.

Clare and Paul Kirchman

Mark and Tiffany Hamilton

Emma Burke and Patrick Jolly

The Out & About Sarasota team, Chacha, Tyler and Heather, dressed up for the mardi gras occasion.

Lenore Blitz, Barbara Wheatley and Michelle Brault

Cindy and Michael Brown

In spirit of St. Louis and the mardi gras, the buffet-style dinner was filled with traditional cajun food.

Jason Barth and Andi Watson

John and Shon Ewens

Robyn Faucy and Marty Katz

Marilyn Billib and Jacqueline Moore

Chris Leach and Michelle Nolan

Donna Evans and Dawn Bear

Sagar Mehta, Doug Welty and Nick Altier

Patra Jordan and Joshua Beadle post for photos in the photo booth.

Robert Stanell and Abigail Altier

Vanessa Carusone and Jacqueline Moore

David and Marie Jacaruso

Karen Cadou, Janet Arena and Stella McDaniel

Gary Christensen, Emanuel Leon, Allison Angle, Kathryn Witting, Sarah Colandro, Mike Bryant and Brandon Linder

Reeny Kaney and Chris Tanner