From Staff Reports
Corsicana’s 175th Birthday Gala will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Cook Center. The City of Corsicana would like to express their gratitude for the overwhelming response from the community to purchase sponsorships for the Gala. Table sponsorships are completely fulfilled, thanks to the generous support of businesses and community members.
With much appreciation, the Gala committee would like to thank the 175th Celebration Diamond Sponsors: The City of Corsicana, Community National Bank & Trust of Texas and Corsicana Preservation Foundation; Platinum Sponsors: Van’s Custom Jewelers, VeraBank, Corsicana Independent School District, Navarro College, and Joe B. Brooks; Gold Sponsors: Brinson Autogroup and Capitol Sales Services; Silver Sponsors: Corsicana Cancer Center, Pomeroy Properties, Brick Street Realty, Audubon Metals, Central Kubota, Polyguard, Belinda Burkhart, Palace Theatre, Navarro Council of the Arts, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
The Steering Committee is inviting community members to purchase individual tickets if they would like to attend the event.
Individual tickets are $150 and will go on sale Jan. 9, 2023. Tickets include a full dinner with an open bar, and can be purchased at
the Corsicana Visitor Center, located at 301 S. Beaton Street.. The 175th Birthday Gala will feature live entertainment, dining, dancing, and fundraising. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and guests can browse the live auction with many unique items. In addition, there will be a chance to win a diamond valued at $5,000, made possible by Van’s Jewelers. As the evening progresses, attendees will be amazed by the talent of the live entertainment from one of the best bands in America. Emerald City, known as the house band of Dallas, brings a non-stop energy that drives their audience to the dance floor.
The Steering Committee is thrilled to provide a glamorous evening of celebration to the community. The funds raised will help protect and preserve pieces of history within our community through the Corsicana Preservation Foundation.
175th Celebration – Gala Committee: Brad Cook, Co-Chair; Evie Eeds, Co-Chair; Carole Davenport, Co-Chair | Michelle Hogan, Stacie Sipes, Denise Harper, Belinda Burkhart, Virginia Riddle, Barbara Kelley, Kamar Chambers, HM Davenport, and Kristen Smith.
For more information regarding the 175th Celebration, please go online www.corsicana175years.com or contact Amy Tidwell, Main Street Director – (903) 654-4850
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