Central Illinois Friends

03/02/2026

Drag royalty joins us for our next Sunday Funday at Club Diesel!

This month our first 50 guests will have their choice of free popcorn from The Popcorn Shoppe or Girl Scout cookies, so don't be late! 😉

02/27/2026

We've still got more pictures coming, but we hope you'll enjoy a few more of these lovely pictures in the meantime!

While you reminisce about your Mardi Gras memories, we hope you'll take a minute to tell us a bit about what you thought about this year's festivities using the survey below.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QKJWx6mD7U

02/25/2026

Our next Trans & Gender Diverse Support Group is this Friday!

This Friday our topic will be Advocacy and Roles in Community. DM or email us outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org to get the link to attend the meeting virtually.

02/24/2026

Call someone you can trust! The Illinois Pride Connect network has trained advocates ready to offer support!

When you call IL Pride Connect, you’ll speak with advocates trained in LGBTQIA+ issues and trauma-informed care—ready to listen, support, and help you navigate your legal questions with compassion. Give us a call at 855-805-9200.

02/24/2026

Missed downloading your photo booth picture during the event? Check out the full gallery using the link below! And a big thank you to the Butler Family Library for sponsoring the photo booth! 🥳

https://gallery.phtbth-upload.com/public/73d4b0d2-58c9-464f-9296-0f802a4b45f6?uid=e0d2cd7df42e073bdf09e7f80e454861

And when you're finished downloading your photos, let us know in the comments what your favorite Mardi Gras memory was!

02/24/2026

DJ Bj took the plunge and was this month's Tidal Wave shot victim!! 😈😈

Come out next month, March 29th, to find out who our next brave volunteer is!

02/23/2026

Shout-out to all the amazing folks who helped us keep the party going all weekend long and making this month's Sunday Funday a hit!!

Make sure to tune-in when next month's cast drops this Friday!

02/21/2026

Hello friends, we just want to take a moment today to thank all of you for helping to celebrate our most successful Mardi Gras yet! 🥳🍾

This would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors, volunteers and YOU—our guests!

If you're looking for even more precious memories to save from the night, don't worry we'll be posting even more pictures from our photographer later this week, but here's what we have so far. 😊

02/20/2026

Mardi Gras 2026 begins in just a few short hours, but you can start getting ready now!

Use the link below to check out the full line-up of silent auction items we'll have available for you to bid on and get yourself registered ahead of the event so you don't get your favorite item snatched out from under you!

https://givebutter.com/c/qw439R/auction

02/20/2026

The Silent Auction is LIVE!

more items to come but start the bidding now.

By Central Illinois Friends

02/18/2026

Love is in the air at this weekend's Sunday Funday drag show at Club Diesel!!

Come out to see four amazing entertainers take the stage and party with your besties at Friends!