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“Venice held its first annual Mardi Gras Festival August 16-18, 1935. The three day event featuring parades, costumes, contests and entertainment, was modeled after the New Orleans event. The three day event featuring parades, costumes, contests and entertainment, was modeled after the New Orleans event. Participants are encouraged to utilize street parking or park at the North City Parking Lot. The designated parking/start location is 300 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291. Venice’s Mardi Gras legacy dates back to August 16-18, 1935, when the first annual Mardi Gras Festival was held, according to a post from Venice Paparazzi. “Venice held its first annual Mardi Gras Festival August 16-18, 1935. The three day event featuring parades, costumes, contests and entertainment, was modeled after the New Orleans event. It began with the arrival of King Neptune in an outrigger canoe followed by Queen Venetia’s coronation and a royal procession along Ocean Front Walk. The Venice Mardi Gras Festival initially took place from August 16-18, 1935, inspired by the New Orleans Mardi Gras. It featured a grand opening with King Neptune arriving by outrigger canoe, the coronation of Queen Venetia, and a royal procession along Ocean Front Walk. An ongoing archive of pictures from the annual Mardi Gras Parade in beautiful Venice Beach, California! Click on a year above to begin, The Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade. 1,226 likes · 2 talking about this. JOIN THE PARADE! 16th Annual Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade at Venice Beach~ SATURDAY, February 18 PLEASE BE ON TIME! 11:00 Italy has nothing on us; our Venice has its own Carnevale at this time of year, in the form of the annual Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade. The procession starts at noon and finishes with an after party with The Gumbo Brothers at The Sidewalk Cafe from 2 - 4pm. This annual event is a local favorite- make sure to arrive early to secure parking. This Year’s Theme is Magical Mystical Trip As the vibrant tradition of the Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade marks its 25th year, participants are urged to don their most festive costumes and join the lively celebration. Event Details: Date and Time: Sunday, February 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 6: For event updates, check out Venice Beach Mardi Gras . A little Venice History: Following insert by Jeffrey Stanton. “Venice held its first annual Mardi Gras Festival August 16-18, 1935. The three day event featuring parades, costumes, contests and entertainment, was modeled after the New Orleans event. The vibrant and colorful tradition of Mardi Gras was brought to life on the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, February 11, 2023, with the spirited parade l San Francisco's Mardi Gras parade is a highlight you won't want to miss. It winds through the streets of North Beach, featuring elaborate floats and energetic dancers. In Los Angeles, the Venice Beach Mardi Gras parade offers a quirky, beachside twist on the traditional celebration. Venice Beach Mardi Gras events: Feb. 22 The King’s Ball and on March 8th Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade La Cabaña to celebrate National Margarita Day on Feb. 22nd! Stop by for the Original Margarita! An ongoing archive of pictures from the annual Mardi Gras Parade in beautiful Venice Beach, California! Click on a year above to begin, The Argonaut Newspaper's History of the Venice Mardi Gras (2015). An article in the New Orleans Times-Picayune about the Gumbo Brothers and the parade. (2015) Jeffrey Stanton's History of Parades and Events in Venice beach (1998). About the Site. Samuel has photographed most years of the Venice Mardi Gras celebrations. The largest free Mardi Gras on the West Coast is coming! Featuring live Zydeco music, a parade, 4000+ bead throws, DJ’s, roaming entertainment, specialty food, vendors and dancing. The annual LONG BEACH MARDI GRAS at Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor returns on Saturday, March 1st 2025 . Parade at 2:30! Save the date: More info to come. FREE. When Is Mardi Gras 2025 In Venice, Florida. Mardi Gras 2025 is happening on 4th March,in Venice, Florida with extensive celebratory events and activities to look forward to! Hold your breath, there is a lot coming your way. The Argonaut Newspaper's History of the Venice Mardi Gras (2015). An article in the New Orleans Times-Picayune about the Gumbo Brothers and the parade. (2015) Jeffrey Stanton's History of Parades and Events in Venice beach (1998). About the Site. Samuel has photographed most years of the Venice Mardi Gras celebrations. Venice Beach is the coolest beach on the planet, LITERALLY! With the world heatwave, we really are the coolest. Venice Beach Mardi Gras. VisitVeniceCa. March 2 When making them as part of your Mardi Gras food menu, be sure to season them with Cajun spices and a special sauce such as a zesty rémoulade that reflects this occasion’s indulgent mood. 31. Creole Crawfish Pie. Turn your Mardi Gras food carnival into a true Southern meal with the addition of savory crawfish pie. In the 1930s, Venice Beach launched its own Mardi Gras celebrations, complete with parades and accompanying swimsuit beauty pageants. Although we're used to seeing folks throw beads and get into
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