Originally published at Orange County Catholic

ON SATURDAY, FEB. 22, Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) will celebrate its 35th annual Mardi Gras fundraiser with a gala at the Pasèa Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach.

The much-anticipated black-tie event draws 300-400 people each year and is the largest fundraiser for Catholic Charities.

This year’s event is a tribute to the Diaconate of Orange for their outstanding service in the local community and the work they do in collaboration with Catholic Charities of Orange County. The setting at Pasèa Resort is new for Mardi Gras, where a sweeping ocean view forms the background for the festivities. The event will include several Mardi Gras staples, including a parade and stilt walkers. Guests will also enjoy dancing to the Luke Carson band and bid on exciting live auction items.

Catholic Charities of Orange County is an independent and a stand-alone 501(c) 3. It aids residents only within the county lines and is not involved with providing respite centers or other services as agencies located on the U.S./ Mexico border. Catholic Charities of Orange County assists people with a legal path to citizenship and who reside in Orange County. The Orange County chapter was established in 1976, well before

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