Bet on Vets Casino Night (2026)
A fun night out — with a serious purpose.
Join us for an upbeat casino-style fundraiser benefiting the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade and our year-round mission to support veterans locally.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Location: The Eagle’s Dare area (420 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401)
What Your Ticket Includes
With General Admission, each guest receives:
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Entry to the event
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$10,000 in funny money to play at the tables
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3 raffle tickets
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1 drink ticket
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1 free taco
Tickets are $60 online and $65 at the door.
Why We’re Raising Money
The SENC Veterans Parade is more than one day a year.
Your support helps us:
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Put on the annual Southeast NC Veterans Parade that honors those who served
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Fund Beyond the Parade efforts that support veterans year-round, with a focus on mental health and suicide prevention
In 2023, the committee donated $23,600 to Save A Vet Now to support suicide prevention and local veteran mental health work.
Local matters. Our strategy is built around trust and transparency — “every dollar stays local” as a core message to supporters and sponsors.
Ways to Support (Choose Your Level)
Sponsorship Packages (Great for Businesses + Groups)
High-Roller Sponsor — $10,000 (8 VIP tickets)
Includes for each VIP guest:
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$20,000 funny money
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10 raffle tickets
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VIP seating + complimentary refreshments
Plus: prominent event visibility (printed materials, social, website, and premium placement in the printed 2026 parade program).
Chip Sponsor — $5,000 (4 tickets)
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4 General Admission tickets
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$20,000 funny money + 1 drink ticket + 1 taco + 5 raffle tickets (per guest)
Plus: your logo on the poker chips handed out at the event + website + premium ad space in the printed 2026 parade program.
Bar Sponsor — $5,000 (4 tickets)
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4 General Admission tickets
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$20,000 funny money + 5 raffle tickets (per guest)
Plus: prominent visibility + option to name a signature cocktail + website + premium ad space in the printed 2026 parade program.
Food Truck Sponsor — $3,000 (4 tickets)
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4 General Admission tickets
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$20,000 funny money + 5 raffle tickets + 1 drink ticket + 1 taco (per guest)
Plus: visibility at event + social + website + ad space in the printed 2026 parade program.
Table Sponsor — $1,000 (5 tickets)
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5 General Admission tickets
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$20,000 funny money + 1 drink ticket + 1 taco + 10 raffle tickets (per guest)
Plus: your business displayed at the gaming table(s) + website + ad space in the printed 2026 parade program.
Not Attending? You Can Still Help.
If you can’t make it, you can still support the mission by adding a donation at checkout on Zeffy.
FAQ
Is this real gambling?
No — you play with “funny money.” It’s all for entertainment and fundraising.
Can I bring friends who aren’t veterans?
Yes — everyone is welcome.
Where does the money go?
It supports the parade and year-round veteran support initiatives, including mental health and suicide prevention partnerships.
Come have a blast — and help us take care of the people who took care of us.
