Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 – The Depot, Minneapolis
The Depot, Minneapolis, MN – Join Firefighters for Healing and help us celebrate the Red Tie Gala. Your ticket includes a welcome reception, photo opportunities, a silent auction, dinner, dancing, and so much more. Sponsor a table and join in on the fun while supporting burn survivors, firefighters, and first responders.
For questions or to secure your table sponsorship level, please email gala@firefightersforhealing.org
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
The Depot Renaissance Hotel, 225 3rd Ave S., Minneapolis
Firefighters For Healing has secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate for the gala, available until October 16, 2026.
Reservations can be made by using the link below to reserve or by calling 612-375-1700.
As this is the “Red Tie Gala,” we highly recommend gentlemen come in a suit or tuxedo with a red tie/bow tie. Ladies are encouraged to wear a red or red-accented cocktail dress, gown or pantsuit. First responders are welcome to wear their Class A uniforms.
VIP ONLY Registration and Reception hour will be held from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 pm. for Presenting/Platinum/Gold Sponsors.
We encourage you to preregister and add a credit card to your account for the auction and the Funding Appeal to help expedite registration. A link will be provided via text before the event.
General Admission: Registration and Reception opens at 5:30 pm.
We encourage you to preregister and add a credit card to your account for the auction and the Funding Appeal to help expedite registration. A link will be provided via text before the event.
4:30pm VIP Only Reception for Presenting, Platinum and Gold Sponsor guests. Enjoy shorter lines at Check-In and in VIP Only Auction space until 5:30pm
5:30pm General Admission guests arrive in auction space
6:45pm Take your seats for dinner
7:00pm Dinner is served
7:30pm Program, Live Auction and Fund a Need Appeal
9:00pm Live entertainment with PopRocks. The Speakeasy, Casino and Bourbon Lounge open.
All meals served with a Mixed Greens Salad & assorted breads
The Depot has a limited number of parking spaces, which they share with the hotel. If you are staying overnight at the hotel, parking will be included on your room bill. GPS: 136 5th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55401, for the parking entrance.
Event Self-Parking is $15
Overnight self-parking is $30+tax
Overnight valet-parking is $55+ tax
Other nearby garages include:
Gateway: 400 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Fifth Street Towers:150 South 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Guests who use Uber/Lyft should be dropped off on 3rd Avenue at the hotel entrance: 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Please email gala@firefightersforhealing.org
You must be 21 years old to attend the Gala.
