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The Seen: 14th Annual Chambliss Mardi Gras Gala

Photo by Olivia Ross / The Cowan-Maedgen group in the Remlap Productions photobooth Photo by Olivia Ross / The Cowan-Maedgen group in the Remlap Productions photobooth

By Chatter July 3, 2026 1 min read

Guests celebrated at the 14th Annual Chambliss Mardi Gras Gala at The Read House in downtown Chattanooga, a festive fundraiser benefiting the center’s childcare, early education and foster care programs. The evening brought together community supporters for a night of tradition, music and recognition. Melvin and Kimberly Bowen were crowned the 2026 Mardi Gras king and queen.

14th Annual Chambliss Mardi Gras Gala

Photo by Olivia Ross / Melvin & Kimberly Bowen are crowned king and queen

The room is decorated for the Chambliss Center for Children 14th Annual Mardi Gras Gala at the Read House — Photo by Olivia Ross / Melvin & Kimberly Bowen are crowned king and queen