The Long Beach Mardi Gras parade took place on Saturday, February 15, 2020 along Rainbow Harbor and Shoreline Village. Photo by Geronimo Quitoriano, Contributing Photographer Castle Park The Mystic Theatre will host a Mardi Gras Mambofest live music from California Blue Runners and Rhythmtown-Jive, dancing, a second line band, parade and more on Tuesday, March 4, in Petaluma These California celebrations capture the spirit of Mardi Gras with a West Coast twist, featuring The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday In California, Nevada City and Yountville in the Napa Valley host Mardi Gras celebrations on Saturday, March 1. San Diego takes the King Cake with its five-day bash from Friday, Feb. 28 to Tuesday Our ticketed, VIP riders will jump aboard floats at the festival grounds at the Mardi Gras bus stop and ride in style down Capitol Mall throwing 100% recycled Mardi Gras beads that we'll provide for you. THEN the entire, light-up parade returns to the festival grounds for our signature City of Trees Parade dance party until 9PM. Mardi Gras at SeaWorld San Diego. When: Jan. 25 - Mar. 2, 2025 Grab your beads and celebrate this New Orleans-style carnival event complete with live music, extravagant costumes, and Mardi Gras-infused Creole and Cajun food favorites. "Laissez le bon temps rouler!" Gaslamp Mardi Gras. When: Feb. 28, Mar. 1 & 4, 2025 Join us Saturday, March 1, 2025 for the Nevada City Mardi Gras Festivities! Parade starts at 2pm | Street Fair from 12pm-4pm. As described in SFGate: In Northern California, you typically won’t hear a Southern-style brass band second-lining through quaint streets while “General Doo Dah” is tossing beads. Mardi Gras might be considered a New Orleans tradition, but California’s many Carnival celebrations give it a run for its money. This year, Fat Tuesday falls on February 25, giving you plenty of time to take advantage of the festive Mardi Gras decorations, sparkly beads, and delicious bites the season provides. The Long Beach Mardi Gras 2024 is set to take place on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. Starts at 1 PM and the parade will start at 2:30 PM. The event promises a full day of festivities, with activities typically starting in the afternoon and continuing into the evening. In California, Nevada City and Yountville in the Napa Valley host Mardi Gras celebrations on Saturday, March 1. San Diego takes the King Cake with its five-day bash from Friday, Feb. 28 to Tuesday While New Orleans may be the principal location for a Mardi Gras celebration, Southern California also offers plenty of fun experiences. Mardi Gras, which marks the end of the pre-Lenten season We are excited to announce Mardi Gras weekend. This year we have a full weekend of Parades, Food, Drinks, Live Music & More. A combined audience of 10,000+ people throughout Mardi Gras in Old Sacramento. A paradWe are excited to announce Mardi Gras Carnaval February 17th, 2024. Parties on the Parade Route 2 locations this year. A combined audience of over 50,000 will pack Old Sacramento. One Save this event: Mardi Gras Paint and Sip Party in Marina del Rey Share this event: Mardi Gras Paint and Sip Party in Marina del Rey Join us Saturday, March 1, 2025 for the Nevada City Mardi Gras Festivities! Parade starts at 2pm | Street Fair from 12pm-4pm. As described in SFGate: In Northern California, you typically won’t hear a Southern-style brass band second-lining through quaint streets while “General Doo Dah” is tossing beads. Top 10 Best Mardi Gras Events in San Jose, CA - February 2025 - Yelp - Taste Of Orleans, Boogie: Campbell's Music Festival, Christmas In The Park, CreoLa, Ready Steady Pose Photo Booth, Natasha's Attic, Dancin' on the Avenue, Pao Craft Cocktails - Mobile bartender, Fremont Festival of the Arts, Sugar Rhythm Dance SeaWorld San Diego brings the excitement of Mardi Gras to Southern California in 2025 with its family-friendly take on a beloved New Orleans classic. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant tradition of carnival, this event series lightens the hearts of both adults and children with live music, colorful costumes, and delectable Creole and Cajun Mardi Gras celebrations popping off around Southern California include craft workshops, dance parties, pet dress-up contests, live entertainment and tasty New Orleans food. (Photo by Sean Gardner While New Orleans may be the principal location for a Mardi Gras celebration, Southern California also offers plenty of fun experiences. Mardi Gras, which marks the end of the pre-Lenten season While New Orleans may be the principal location for a Mardi Gras celebration, Southern California also offers plenty of fun experiences. Mardi Gras, which marks the end of the pre-Lenten season
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