Get your Halloween costume ready a little earlier this year. The Red Shoe Society is hosting a Halloween-themed cruise aboard the Southern Belle Friday, Oct. 26.
This is the second annual fundraising river cruise held by the society, a philanthropic group of young professionals ages 21-39 that supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga.
“We’re going to have a lot of fun with our costume contest, and it’s also for a great cause,” said event chair Janette Potts, adding that all funds raised will go to the local Ronald McDonald House. “It’s going to be a great event.”
Attendees will vote on the best costume, and the winner will receive four tickets to the Titans vs. Patriots game in Nashville Sunday, Nov. 11.
In addition to the contest, the cruise, to be held from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., will feature games such as cornhole as well as music by DJ Dutty Laundry, said Bethany Ramsey, communications coordinator for RMHC of Greater Chattanooga and a Red Shoe Society member.
The fundraising goal for the event is $5,000, which would cover the costs for about 76 families to stay at the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House. Admission for the Halloween Cruise is $25 in advance or $30 at the door, and the price includes one drink ticket. There will also be a cash bar.
The annual river cruise is just one of the ways in which the Red Shoe Society supports the local Ronald McDonald House. The group hosts a “give back night” every quarter, the most recent being a tapping party at Big River, in which a portion of proceeds went to “the house.” Members also participate in the adopt-a-meal program, cooking meals for the families staying at the house.
Additionally, Ramsey said the group holds other fun events for members, such as an annual holiday party.
To learn more about the group, or to purchase cruise tickets online, visit facebook.com/ChattanoogaRedShoeSociety.
Email Emily Crisman at ecrisman@timesfreepress.com