Florida Mardi Gras Parties 2008
January 27th, 2008
Floridians love to party and we’ll find any reason to celebrate. One of our favorites is Mardi Gras and this year you’ll find many places to yell for beads. While the Big Easy may be the official headquarters of all that is Mardi Gras, these parties are a somewhat tamer alternative and closer to home.
Mardi Gras 2008 at Universal Orlando begins February 2 and runs for twelve Saturday nights through April 19. Each Saturday night features some of America’s most popular musical talent. Topping the list of fabulous hit-makers are country star Gretchen Wilson, rockers Third Eye Blind and Heart; rap impresario L.L. Cool J and old-school crooners Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Smokey Robinson and Kool & The Gang.
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Lake Wales Mardi Gras has already begun its celebrations, however the main events happen Feb 1-5. On Feb 1st, the Krewe of Pegasus will hold its 23rd Annual Coronation Ball. On Feb 1-2, a free, two-day Mardi Gras Music Festival, featuring Jazz, Zydeco, Dixieland, and more. Arts, crafts, ‘Cajun foods, and street musicians accent the annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday afternoon to complete the atmosphere, drawing more than 50,000 people. The Mardi Gras concludes on Fat Tuesday, Feb 5 with the Coronation Ball sponsored by the Mystic Krewe of Rex at the La Bella Torre restaurant on Stuart Avenue.
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Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade takes place Saturday, February 2 at 2:00 p.m. in Downtown Pensacola. The parade will feature floats, beads and music.
www.pensacolamardigras.com
Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropicale in Hollywood bills itself as South Florida’s Greatest Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday Party. Featuring New Orleans Style Music, Body Art Competition, Food & Parade takes place in Downtown Hollywood Feb 2-3 and at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Feb 4-5.
www.mardigrasfiesta.com
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival will be held February 16-18 at Abacoa in Jupiter. Listed as one of the top 50 festivals in the country, ArtiGras 2008 expects more than 150,000 guests over the three-day period. Highlights of the upcoming festival include the Fine Arts Area, which will feature gallery quality work of 250 fine artists exhibiting a variety of talent and diversity of styles, including, glass, photography, jewelry, painting, sculpture, wood, fiber, mixed media, ceramic and drawing.
www.artigras.org
Space Coast Mardi Gras takes place March 6-9, formerly the Cocoa Mardi Gras Street Party was a one day parade and street party and has transformed in to a four day family festival celebrating the Mardi Gras season and renamed The Space Coast Mardi Gras. The event takes place in Historic Cocoa Village and is hosted by the City of Cocoa & Cocoa Main Street. This years event includes live music at the Riverfront Park Amphitheatre, rides by Schweers Midways and a Mardi Gras Parade with floats and tons of beads.
www.spacecoastmardigras.com
