Paws to Celebrate - A Sioux Falls Area Humane Society Party!

If you're an animal lover who is also a party animal, this night is going to be right up your alley!

The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is throwing a spring bash, and you're invited. Paws to Celebrate is one of the biggest events of the year, and it's coming up on Saturday, April 12, from 5 to 8 PM at The District.

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One hundred percent of your ticket price goes to support the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society's mission to support homeless animals in the Sioux Empire.

There will be live and silent auctions, hors d'oeuvres throughout the night, you can play games and win prizes, and your ticket includes two drinks. Tickets are $100 and are available online right now.

Brand new this year is Paws After Dark - a separate event after Paws to Celebrate ends. Your Paws to Celebrate ticket includes entry to this after-party. There will be DJ music, all kinds of games to play, and a late-night snack to fuel the fun!

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If you can't come to the Paws to Celebrate event, you can buy tickets for Paws After Dark separately. Tickets are only $25, so round up your friends and hit this dance party from 9 to 11 at The District. You'll be partying for a purpose as all funds raised go to help the animals waiting for forever homes and being cared for at the Humane Society.

For more information on both of these great celebrations, go to the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.

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