Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars

The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars benefiting Mississippi Aquarium is getting ready to make waves on Saturday, September 23, 2023! This year we are taking the action out of the sky and back to the aquarium.

Join us for a fun night of coastal cuisine, cocktails, silent auction, live music by The Molly Ringwalds - - and special animal guests! The VIP CHILL LOUNGE for our Exclusive Sponsors is back, featuring hand crafted cocktails, including the official Hancock Whitney “signature cocktail,”and other surprise amenities!

All Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars proceeds support Mississippi Aquarium, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Sponsors receive exclusive admittance to the event and access to the Hancock Whitney VIP CHILL Lounge, that will include hand crafted cocktails, including the official Hancock Whitney “signature cocktail,” delectable cuisine, comfortable seating and other special amenities. We also recognize our sponsors on social media, the event web page, and event welcome signage.

Sponsor and patron party attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

$15,000 OTTERLY ADORABLE SPONSOR

PACKAGE FOR 60 GUESTS

• Exclusive Sponsor Benefits, plus 60 Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars Tickets
• 2 tables of 10
• 10 reserved parking permits
• 30 Mississippi Aquarium General Admission Tickets
• Reserved dolphin photo session prior to the event
• Penguin Gram - Mississippi Aquarium will bring one of our ambassador African penguins to your business!

$10,000 LATER GATOR SPONSOR

PACKAGE FOR 40 GUESTS

• Exclusive Sponsor Benefits, plus 40 Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars Tickets
• 1 table of 10
• 6 reserved parking permits
• 20 Mississippi Aquarium General Admission Tickets
• Reserved dolphin photo session prior to the event

$5,000 - BIRD IS THE WORD SPONSOR

PACKAGE FOR 20 GUESTS

• Exclusive Sponsor Benefits, plus 20 Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars Tickets
• 1 table of 10
• 4 reserved parking permits
• 10 Mississippi Aquarium General Admission Tickets

Patrons receive admittance to the event for a night of coastal cuisine, cocktails, live music and special animal guests! Patrons also enjoy comfortable lounge seating throughout the park and a view of the main stage.

$2,500 – STINGRAY OF SUN PATRON

• Patron Benefits, plus 10 Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars Tickets
• 1 table of 10
• 2 reserved parking permits

$500 – GILLS N THRILLS PATRON

PACKAGE FOR 2 GUESTS

• Patron Benefits, plus 2 Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars Tickets

$300 – SHELL YEAH PATRON

PACKAGE FOR 1 GUEST

• Patron Benefits, plus 1 Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars Ticket

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Mississippi Aquarium, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is a premier institution delivering an awe-inspiring experience that supports animal research and conservation. Mississippi Aquarium is committed to animal welfare and the majesty of the gulf and beyond. The Aquarium sits on 5.8-acres and contains over 80,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibits connected by landscaped walkways with plants that represent all the physiographic regions of Mississippi.