March 31st, 2008
CityWalk, FL - New Orleans style fun continues during Mardi Gras at CityWalk through April 19, featuring an elaborate parade, hundreds of costumed characters, tons of souvenir beads, Cajun cuisine, and live performances by top-name talent. CityWalk is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.
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March 4th, 2008
Cocoa Village, FL - 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.
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February 15th, 2008
Orlando, FL – Mardi Gras 2008 pays tribute to New Orleans’ musicians with must see performances from the hottest bands in Blues, Jazz and Zydeco music. Inspired by traditional Creole music, these bands are known to deliver soulful sounds with a Cajun flare and this year’s talent promises not to disappoint. The talent will perform in the “French Quarter” as part of an authentic annual celebration of New Orleans’ music, culture and cuisine.
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February 11th, 2008
Jupiter, FL - Florida’s premiere fine arts festival, the 2008 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival produced by The North Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and presented by Abacoa Town Center, will be held February 16, 17, and 18, 2008 at Abacoa in Jupiter.
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January 27th, 2008
By Kirby Collins
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.
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January 25th, 2008
Orlando, FL – Universal Studios Florida becomes the “Big Easy” this Mardi Gras season, throwing America’s biggest street party this side of New Orleans and featuring a lineup of hit musical acts with a collective 260 million albums sold. 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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