Celebrate and Give Back at Tuscaloosa’s QUE XTRAVAGANZA

Tuscaloosa’s most exciting semi-formal celebration is back. The annual QUE XTRAVAGANZA, hosted by the Alpha Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., on Saturday, December 6, at 7 p.m. at the Bryant Conference Center located at 240 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. It promises to be a night filled with fun, fellowship, and community impact.

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The 2025 theme for the QUE XTRAVAGANZA will be “Mardi Gras,” and the Brothers of the Alpha Tau encourage attendees to “embrace the festive spirit of Mardi Gras and showcase their most elaborate and creative outfits,” said the press release.

"We're excited to bring the vibrant energy of Mardi Gras to Tuscaloosa for a night of unforgettable fun,” said Stan Shambley, Alpha Tau Chapter President. “All while supporting the initiatives and programs of the Alpha Tau Chapter."

Celebrate with a purpose and make a meaningful impact in the community. Click here to purchase tickets and for more details about the semi-formal and Mardi Gras themed QUE XTRAVAGANZA.

According to the press release, “The Alpha Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is a graduate chapter located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serving Bibb, Greene, Hale, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties.”

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