30th Annual Gratitude Banquet
A Celebration of Unity, Service & Recovery
Saturday, November 7, 2026, Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola.
Welcome
For 30 years, the Tri-District Intergroup Gratitude Banquet has brought members of Alcoholics Anonymous together for an evening of fellowship, gratitude, and celebration.
More than just a dinner, the Gratitude Banquet is an opportunity for our recovery community to come together, reflect on the blessings of sobriety, strengthen old friendships, make new ones, and celebrate the miracle of recovery.
Whether this is your first banquet or your thirtieth, we invite you to join us for a memorable evening of fellowship, dinner, and inspiration.
Why Attend?
Celebrate 30 Years of Tradition
✔ Enjoy an elegant evening of fellowship
✔ Share a wonderful dinner with friends
✔ Hear an inspiring AA speaker
✔ Celebrate recovery in a beautiful setting
✔ Participate in the Sobriety Countdown
✔ Basket Raffle & 50/50 Drawing
✔ Meet members from throughout Districts 13, 21, and 22
🎟️ Seating Is Limited
200 Seats Remaining
Last Updated: August 10, 2026
The Gratitude Banquet is held in an elegant banquet setting at the Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for an evening of fellowship, dinner, and celebration.
Why We Celebrate
The Gratitude Banquet is our way of expressing thanks to the AA groups and members throughout Districts 13, 21, and 22 who support the Tri-District Intergroup and Central Office throughout the year.
Recovery is something none of us accomplish alone. Every meeting, every volunteer, every 12th Step call, every service commitment, and every act of kindness helps carry the message to the next alcoholic seeking hope.
This evening is our opportunity to pause, celebrate that shared commitment, and simply say…
Thank you.
A Tradition That Continues
Now celebrating its 30th year, the Gratitude Banquet has become one of the longest-standing traditions in our local AA community.
While the banquet has been held in several different locations over the years, its purpose has remained the same:
To bring our fellowship together in gratitude, unity, and service.
As more historical information about the banquet’s beginnings becomes available, we look forward to sharing that story here and preserving the history of this wonderful tradition.
Everyone Is Welcome
The Gratitude Banquet is open to everyone in the AA fellowship.
Whether you’re celebrating decades of sobriety or attending your very first banquet, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere built on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Because we never want finances to prevent someone from attending, many AA groups sponsor members by purchasing tickets for newcomers or those who may not otherwise be able to attend. Individual members also purchase extra tickets as an act of service and generosity.
That spirit of giving is one of the many things that makes this evening so special.
Celebrate Recovery in Style
One of the unique traditions of the Gratitude Banquet is the opportunity to dress up and enjoy an elegant evening together.
It’s a chance to step away from everyday life, share a wonderful meal with friends, and celebrate recovery in a beautiful setting.
If you’ve never attended before, ask members of your home group about their experience.
You’ll quickly discover why so many people return year after year.
Event Details
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola
1144 Airport Boulevard
Pensacola, Florida 32504
🕠 Schedule
- 5:30 PM – Fellowship
- 6:15 PM – Dinner
- 7:45 PM – Sobriety Countdown
- 8:00 PM – AA Speaker
Tickets
Tickets are available for purchase through the Tri-District Intergroup Central Office and from Intergroup Representatives.
We Hope You’ll Join Us
Whether this is your first Gratitude Banquet or you’ve attended for years, we invite you to celebrate with us as we honor 30 years of unity, service, and recovery.
Together, we carry the message.