Sideline Pass Annual Holiday Toy & Gift Drive

Mark your calendars for Friday, December 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM for a ton of holiday cheer, all for a greatcause! Sideline Pass is hosting our 10th annual Holiday Toy Drive, benefitting children living in sheltersand group foster care homes across South Louisiana. Kick off the holiday season with a night toremember for both children and adults at the newly-renovated New Orleans Saints Practice Facility.The Toy Drive Kick Off Party is the first chance for the public to see the renovations while playing andeating like a professional athlete! In partnership with Gayle Benson, title sponsor the Krewe of Iris, theNew Orleans Saints, the New Orleans Pelicans, Pigeon Catering and WINK Design & Events, this will be anight to remember for little and big elves alike!

Our evening includes live music, athletic challenges provided by the Saints & Pelicans, appearancesfrom the Saints Cheer Krewe, the PelsSquad, Gumbo, Pierre the Pelican, Mike the Tiger, the LSUCheerleaders, and of course, photos with Santa Claus! The beloved Krewe of Iris will lead us in aholiday second line to kick start the festivities, followed by activities for children and adults includingfootball throwing and basketball shooting clinics guided by former Saints and Pelicans, a cheer clinichosted by the LSU cheerleaders, a silent auction, games, and crafts. An adult-only lounge will providea Winter Wonderland for Santa’s helpers who are above 21. A VIP lounge for sponsors will feature aspecialty Christmas cocktail in the brand new viewing deck above the practice field.

Come enjoy a unique holiday event that provides a happy Christmas morning for children whootherwise might not have gifts under the tree! We look forward to celebrating with you and makingthis holiday season brighter for those in need!