Pelican Ball 2026
Celebrating the leading supporters of arts and culture in Acadiana
Friday, November 6, 2026
This annual gala benefiting the arts in Acadiana features dining, live music, unlimited free drinks, and auctions providing the only opportunity to win a Pelicans on Parade for your business or home!
Why a Pelican?
In 2000, Acadiana Center for the Arts worked with artist David Fox and students at public elementary schools served by AcA’s arts education programs to design the first “Pelicans on Parade.” In 2021, AcA re-introduced the Pelicans on Parade as part of an annual fundraiser, the Pelican Ball, where new, unique pelicans are auctioned o as part of the benefit for arts education in Acadiana.
Sponsorship Opportunities
- $1,500 – Patron | Reserved seating & tickets for 2 attendees
- $2,500 – Benefact or | Reserved seating & tickets for 4 attendees
- $5,000 – Presenting | Reserved seating & tickets for 6 attendees
Pelican Ball sponsors are invited to attend the VIP reception for honorees which begins at 6:00pm on the evening of the gala. This is an intimate gathering where the honorees are presented with plaques recognizing their service and where all honorees have a chance to speak.
Please contact Corinne Sprague, AcA’s Development Director, to secure your sponsorship!
Email or Direct Line: 337-940-0364
2026 Pelican Ball Honoree
Philip Gould
Born and raised in Lafayette, a 1969 graduate of Cathedral-Carmel High School, Chappuis was an early community leader as student body president his senior year and as an Eagle Scout. He went on to LSU, then LSU Law, then practiced an impressive 45 years of law.
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