Tickets on sale for 100 Black Men of Baton Rouge Sneaker Soiree: When, where

Vannia Joseph

May 16, 2024 at 11:28 AM·1 min read

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — It’s time to party for a cause! The 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge is inviting the community out for a night of philanthropy to celebrate the impact of mentorship in the community.

The purpose of the 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge Sneaker Soiree is to support Project Excel mentees through scholarships for graduating mentees and field trips for their entire mentoring program, according to organizers.

The event is at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the L’Auberge Casino & Hotel.

Organizers said the attire is formal to semi-formal with fashionable sneakers and all ticket sales include admission, dinner and a premium open bar.

All ticket sales are final. If the Sneaker Soiree is postponed, all tickets will be honored on the rescheduled date.

Click here to buy tickets.

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