Mardi Gras Costume Parade for all ages!* (You must take part in the entire parade in order to be judged for the Costume Contest!) 12:00 PM @ Holiday Valley Lederhosen Ski Club Hotdog Sale for the Lounsbury Program (Base Area near the Clock Tower) A weekend packed full of fun with the Winter Carnival at Holiday Valley which includes a costume parade down Mardi Gras and the infamous Dummy Downhill at the Yodler Lodge. The highlight of this weekend is the Saturday evening Mardi Gras Parade in the heart of the Village. Ellicottville, NY. Start saying goodbye to winter in true Mardi Gras style! Join Ellicottville for a weekend of slopes, celebration, and community fun—sponsored by Labatt. From festive costumes on the slopes to the legendary Mardi Gras parade through the village (find out how you can join in the parade fun, page 3), there’s something for “The highlight of the weekend is the annual Mardi Gras Parade down Washington Street,” said Barb Pump, Executive Director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, which produces the event The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce reminds everyone that the Mardi Gras Parade is a family-friendly event. No alcohol is permitted in the parade, but candy and trinkets, such as bead necklaces Mardi Gras Weekend in Ellicottville, NY: A Celebration You Can’t Miss. 2025-02-25. Canadian Friendship Week at Holiday Valley Resort: Celebrating Winter Fun and The Mardi Gras Weekend will be held on March 9-10, 2024. There will be plenty of live entertainment, parade, and fun activities for everyone. Hours: Sat 10am-8:30pm, Sun 9am-5pm It is without a doubt one of the most fun and zany events you’ll experience in Ellicottville. Mardi Gras Weekend delivers a New Orleans style celebration with a ski town twist. Ellicottville will host its annual Mardi Gras Parade and Holiday Valley no doubt has a full schedule of fun planned for their Winter Carnival celebration. The Village of Ellicottville-Annual Mardi Gras Parade down Washington Street (March 9th at 6:30pm) Live entertainment throughout the bars and restaurants! Holiday Valley Resort- The famous "Snowbar" (March 9th & 10th, 11:00am - 4:30pm) Ski Patrol Toboggan Event at Yodeler (March 9th, 2:00pm) Darkwater Duo at Yodeler Lodge (March 9th, 3:00pm - 6 Ellicottville wouldn’t be complete without live music, and the Mardi Gras weekend features an impressive lineup of local bands and musicians. From jazz to rock, the sounds of live performances fill the air, inviting everyone to dance and celebrate. 11:45AM: Line up for Mardi Gras Costume Parade - Edelweiss Lean-To on Mardi Gras; 12PM: Costume Parade for all ages - Mardi Gras (you must take part in the entire parade in order to be judged for the Costume Contest) 12PM: Lederhosen Ski Club Hotdog sale for the Lounsbury Program - Base Area near the Clock Tower “The highlight of the weekend is the annual Mardi Gras Parade down Washington Street,” said Barb Pump, Executive Director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, which produces the event. Mardi Gras Weekend . Mar 8th - Mar 9th 2025 . Costumes, Floats and Good Times! An Ellicottville tradition where we host rock n' roll artists at our outdoor Following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ellicottville’s Mardi Gras Parade is back on the schedule, and organizers of the event are anticipating a record turnout. The Mardi Gras lift will run for Fall Festival weekend on October 12 - 13 as well as on Saturday, October 19. Ellicottville, NY 14731-0370. info@holidayvalley.com Mardi Gras Weekend . Mar 8th - Mar 9th 2025 . Costumes, Floats and Good Times! An Ellicottville tradition where we host rock n' roll artists at our outdoor Following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ellicottville’s Mardi Gras Parade is back on the schedule! The Mardi Gras Parade is set for Saturday, March 12th. Registered participants will gather in the parking lot at Katy’s Café before 6:00pm and will march down Ellicottville’s main drag promptly at 6:30pm, ending at the Gazebo. The wildest weekend you’ll ever experience is just around the corner! Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival Weekend in Ellicottville delivers a New Orleans style celebration with a ski town twist. Feb 21, 2025 Feb 21, 2025 Updated Feb 25, 2025 ELLICOTTVILLE — Pull out the masks and break out the beads — the wildest weekend of the winter is just around the corner. Mardi Gras and Winter
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