Mardi Gras celebration raising money to end human trafficking
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The 2nd annual Mardi Gras celebration at the Warehouse on State raised funds to try and end human trafficking, and people had a good time while doing so.
It's led by the Rotary Club of Peoria-North in partnership with the Center for Prevention of Abuse.
Gin Burwitz, a member of the Rotary Club, said human trafficking is something people 'don't like thinking about' but added that it's important for people to be aware of it.
'We can do two things at once. We can be dancing and partying and having a great time and still fighting the bad guys,' she said.
Live music was provided by Dexter O'Neal and the Funk Yard Band. Funds were raised through raffle tickets.
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