AniMeals MardiPaws Montana
 

On Friday, March 20th, 2026, AniMeals MardiPaws Montana invites you for an unforgettable evening of celebration Mardi Gras style!

 

AniMeals No Kill Adoption Center and Animal Food Bank will host its second annual Masquerade/Carnival Ball at the Wilma featuring the classic sounds of Missoula’s own Tom Cats and 406! You must be 21+ to attend.
 

 

Doors open at 7:00 P.M. Music starts at 8:00 and rocks your world until 11:00! The event is held in the historic Wilma. All proceeds from the Gala benefit the AniMeals shelter.

Before the Gala:
Cat Walk
 

Join us in your best feline attire - be as wild as you dare - from 5:00 to 7:00 for the Mardi Gras Cat Walk and Happy Hour as we wind through the streets of downtown Missoula, stopping at local bars and cafes that sponsor this year’s Gala event before arriving at our Wilma destination, where the party continues through the night.

 

Dress in outrageous Mardi Gras costumes or feline attire and let the good times roll! It’s a great way to start the party at Missoula’s favorite watering holes!
 

 

Of course, our top priority is for you to be safe and have a great time! Please don't drink and drive. Call a cab, Lyft, or Uber, or have someone be a designated driver. Again, you must be 21 to participate. The event goes on rain, snow, or shine!

 

Are you a bar owner, distillery, or restaurant manager looking to sponsor this community event for a great cause? Please fill out the sponsorship form and write in “Host Establishment.” We would love to work with you, and we will provide an 11x17 poster for you to hang in your establishment listing you as a host sponsor.