CALIENTE CARNIVALE
The Walls Foundation’s 3rd Annual Fundraising & Awards Gala + Fashion Show
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Westdrift Manhattan Beach
6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Celebrating Excellence. Empowering Futures. An Unforgettable Evening. A Lasting Legacy.
Step into a night where philanthropy meets fashion, culture, music, and celebration as The Walls Foundation presents its 3rd Annual Fundraising & Awards Gala: Caliente Carnivale.
This year’s gala reimagines the traditional fundraiser as an immersive evening of elevated entertainment, bold fashion, inspiring stories, and meaningful impact - all in support of The Walls Foundation and its mission to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation.
Guests will enjoy an exclusive red carpet experience, live entertainment, the inaugural Caliente Carnivale Fashion Showcase, elevated carnival experiences, prizes, dancing, and unforgettable surprises throughout the evening.
We are proud to honor Angelique Johnson with this year's Community Champion Award for her extraordinary commitment to mentorship, service, and creating opportunities for youth and families.
We are equally honored to recognize Harold G. Becks, Esq. with this year's Lifetime Achievement in the Legal Profession Award, celebrating more than four decades of distinguished legal service, trial excellence, mentorship, leadership, and trailblazing contributions to the profession and the broader Los Angeles community as a mentor, attorney, and mediator.
We will also recognize Latin Grammy-winning recording artist and performer Kandace Lindsey with the Breaking Barriers in Arts & Entertainment Award, celebrating her remarkable career, perseverance, artistry, and ability to inspire through music - followed by a special live performance during the gala.
And for the first time, YOU become part of the awards experience! Three emerging fashion designers will take the runway during our Caliente Carnivale Fashion Showcase, and our live audience will vote to select the inaugural recipient of The Walls Foundation’s Emerging Visionary in Fashion Award.
At the heart of the evening are our scholars. Every ticket, partnership, and contribution helps The Walls Foundation continue providing educational opportunities to exceptional students pursuing futures in law, healthcare, business, technology, and beyond.
✨ THE EVENING✨
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | ARRIVE. CONNECT. INDULGE.
Red Carpet Arrivals • Cocktails & Networking • Elevated Carnivale Games & Experiences
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | CELEBRATE. HONOR. INSPIRE.
Dinner & Awards Program • Scholarship Celebration • Featured Honorees • Live Performance by Kandace Lindsey • Caliente Carnivale Fashion Showcase & Live Audience Vote
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM & BEYOND | DANCE. CELEBRATE. SHOW OUT.
BLAEC Elite DJs • Dancing • Music • Celebration
Come for the cause. Stay for the celebration.
The program may end at 10—but the Carnivale continues. 🔥
ATTIRE: CARNIVALE COUTURE: BLACK TIE REIMAGINED
West Coast glamour. Met Gala energy. Carnivale flair.
Show up. Show out. There is no such thing as overdressed tonight.
Bring the glamour. Bring the color. Bring your individuality. Think feathers, sequins, couture, bold prints, spectacular headpieces, statement jewelry, masks, metallics and unapologetic style.
Dress to show stop and own the red carpet.
From Carnival glamour to Met Gala fantasy, interpret Caliente Carnivale your way — sophisticated, daring, theatrical, fabulous or completely unexpected.
Come for the cause. SHOW OUT for the Carnivale.
🔥 PASSION. PURPOSE. FASHION. CULTURE. CELEBRATION. 🔥
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Westdrift Manhattan Beach
Supporting The Walls Family Scholar Athlete Foundation
To make a one time donation: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/b08a5672-31af-4e90-99c6-b4ba44968c30
FOR SPONSORSHIP AND VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT US:
WallsAFoundation@gmail.com | (424) 309-1361 | @TWFScholars