It’s tradition in Manitou Springs to march down Manitou Avenue and celebrate Mardi Gras in true fun and funky color that Manitou is known for! So grab your beads and costume-up with us! Our theme for 2025 is: Cirque du Manitou! The more the merrier, so bring your family, your neighbors, your co-workers, your friends, everyone! Returning in 2025 is the Manitou Springs Carnivale! Join us for CarniBall (2/22/25), the Mumbo Gumbo Jumbo Cook-Off, and the Carnivale Parade on March 1st. Local shops and restaurants will also be offering some sweet deals and food specials (to hopefully include some warm, tasty gumbo!). MANITOU SPRINGS — Get ready for a beloved Manitou Springs tradition this weekend - the Manitou Carnivale Parade!. The parade celebrates Mardi Gras weekend in its full color with the Mumbo Gumbo MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - You don’t have to go all the way to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras -- plenty of Cajun flavor could be found Saturday right in the heart of Manitou Springs Whether you're establishing new family-friendly traditions or planning a lively date with your special someone, Mardi Gras offers unforgettable excitement for all ages. Dive into an array of fun activities during Carnivale Weekend in Manitou Springs, including a masquerade ball, a gumbo contest and a parade. (MANITOU SPRINGS) — Grab your beads and don your masks, as the 32nd Annual Manitou Springs Carnivale will bring the revelry of Mardi Gras to the streets on Saturday, March 1, with the theme “ It’s Mardi Gras season and there’s no party like Carnivale in Manitou Springs! While in its first year as a nonprofit, Carnivale is already a beloved community event that is uniquely for the community and by the community. The board of directors, and the ManiKrewe committee that coordinates the parade and other events, have curated [] Amanda Haight, from Colorado Springs, dresses up for celebrate Mardi Gras and watch the 2022 Carnivale Parade in Manitou Springs on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Don Apuzzo and the Thursday Drum Circle warm up before the Manitou Springs Carnivale parade Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Manitou Springs. The 30th annual celebration featured the parade and gumbo MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (Carnivale release) - —It’s Carnivale time, folks, and Manitou Springs knows how to celebrate the season! With a full slate of Mardi Gras festivities, you’ll be ready The words Mardi Gras might conjure up an image of a bacchanalian party on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Last year’s Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade featured a giant puppet fashioned after Mardi Gras celebrations made their way from New Orleans to the Pikes Peak region Saturday with the Manitou Springs Carnivale drawing hundreds to the heart of the small mountain town. The words Mardi Gras might conjure up an image of a bacchanalian party on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Last year’s Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade featured a giant puppet fashioned after It’s held at the Manitou Springs Chamber at 354 Manitou Ave. The cook-off competition takes place on Saturday and runs until 1 pm, but try to get there early so you can try all the gumbos. Judging and public tastings begin at 11 am in Soda Springs Park. Awards are announced at noon. Carnivale Parade in Manitou Springs. 2023 Carnivale Parade. It’s been a long tradition in Manitou Springs to march down Manitou Avenue and celebrate Mardi Gras, and this year is a milestone. This marks the 30 th anniversary of this annual event, and those who want to celebrate are invited to costume up, grab their beads and attend this colorful event. Pardi Gras. November 14, 2024 Expired! + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export; Time 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Request a copy of the Manitou Springs visitor 30th annual Mardi Gras parade and gumbo cook-off Saturday Feb. 18, 2023, in Don Apuzzo and the Thursday Drum Circle warm up before the Manitou Springs Carnivale parade Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 Daytime Parade Journey into downtown Manitou Springs and join the annual Manitou Carnivale Parade, where it’s tradition to march down the avenue to celebrate Mardi Gras in true fun and funky color that Manitou is known for! Wear your newly-crafted masks and dress in costume to truly get in the spirit of the holiday! Party event in Manitou Springs, CO by Manitou Springs Carnivale on Saturday, March 2 2024 with 9.3K people interested and 795 people going. ‘Mardi Gras in Manitou’ Creative Retreat An Authentic Carnivale Experience Thursday, February 27th — Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 with Jamar Duvol Pierre Creole Visual Artist and ChefNew Orleans, LA, USA www.artbyjpierre.comwww.tchoupitoulasartcorridor.org Retreat Location: Onaledge House at Smokebrush Farm 336 El Paso BoulevardManitou Springs, CO, USA Mardi Gras Comes Alive in this
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