What is "Parade to the Polls"?
This is a raffle of locally made goods from New Orleans artists and makers to raise money for the Democratic candidates for the Georgia US Senate runoffs to be held January 5, 2021. Capturing these two seats would flip the Senate to the Democrats. How will my $5.00 donation go to the candidates? After the raffle is complete, we will split the money evenly between Democrats challengers Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, via ActBlue. What can I win? We have a multitude of prize packages that can be viewed on the "prizes" page, featuring handmade and locally designed goods. Click on individual prize packages to view items and purchase raffle tickets ($5 each). Each raffle ticket is good for that specific package. You are welcome to purchase as many tickets as you like - the more you buy, the better your chances! When will the drawing take place? Local musician Micah McKee will do a live drawing as part of his Facebook live feed on December 5, 8PM CT. We will contact you afterwards to figure out the best way to deliver your prizes to you. Who is behind this? Caroline Thomas (local Mardi Gras artist) and Chris George (of Chewbacchus subkrewe Queer Eye for the Sci Fi) connected during the Black Lives Matter protests. With the upcoming runoffs, they decided to join their organizing forces and mobilize their networks within the Carnival community for a higher political cause. They will receive zero compensation for their efforts. |