Get out your beads, it’s time to party “New Orleans-style” in MainStrasse Village!
The 19th annual Mardi Gras Celebration will be Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 from 8:00 p.m. until 1 a.m. in the MainStrasse Village Entertainment Tent. Restaurants and bars in the village will also offer Mardi Gras-related events and specials.
The Entertainment Tent will feature live music and Cajun Food by Shiska Haus beginning at 8 p.m. Music by The Naked Karate Girls on Friday and The Websters on Saturday begins at 9 p.m., following the parade each night.
The Big Head Parade on Friday and Grande Parade on Saturday begin at 8:00 p.m. and will travel down Main Street. Anyone interested in entering a float, Big Head or walking in the parade, please contact the MainStrasse Village Association at 859-491-0458 for an entry form.
Baubles, bangles and beads will be available at MainStrasse Village businesses and also at the Goose Girl Fountain and the Mardi Gras Entertainment Tent.
Tickets are $10 each night if purchased at the event or $15 in advance for both nights. Advance tickets will be on sale through February 12th at www.mainstrasse.org, and also at Cock & Bull English Pub, Pachinko, Goodfellas and Strasse Haus or by calling the MainStrasse Village office at 859-491-0458. Only 6,000 tickets will be sold for each night. You must be 21 to purchase tickets.
Free Parking will be available in the IRS Parking Lot at 4th & Johnson Streets
From MainStrasse Village Association