Mardi Gras Celebration and Gumbo Cook-Off
Feb 17, 2026 4:30 - 8:00 pm
All dining halls' menus and Gumbo Cook-Off in SDRP Lobby

- Sponsor
- University Housing in collaboration with Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center
- Cost
- One meal swipe for meal plan holders. Dining Dollars, Illini Cash and credit/debit card are also accepted.
- Views
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Join us for a Mardi Gras celebration dinner on Tuesday, February 17! All dining hall dinner menus will include beignets and king cakes (caution: there's a baby inside!). The Gumbo Cook-Off will take place in the SDRP Lobby from 4:30 - 7 p.m. and all dining halls will compete. Taste them all and vote for your favorite!