Sunday, January 27, 2013

Asheville Mardi Gras Lets "The Good Times Roll"

This February the spirit of Mardi Gras invades Asheville with five days of parties, celebrations and Good Times.
Asheville offers a variety of events filled with music, dance and costumes.

February 7 -  LaZoom Mardi Gras Tour.   Get on the purple bus for a humorous twist on a city tour. The creators of LaZoom hail from New Orleans so they know first hand how to throw an authentic Mardi Gras celebration. Take part in one of two Mardi Gras tours where you can enjoy performances by David Earle and the PlowShares.


February 8 - Running of the Winos Asheville Mardi Gras annual traditions of “wine hopping” downtown to spread the Asheville Mardi Gras spirit!

February 9  - Zapow Gallery Steamboat Punk Carnival Show from 7-9 with music by The Extraordinary Contraptions.
Scandal’s Night Club – Krewe Party/Drag Show Party.
Toy Boat – Seduction Side Show with After Party to Follow.
Olive or Twist – Zydeco Dancing.


February 10 - Mardi Gras Grand Parade at 3:05 p.m. in downtown Asheville. This event will happen rain or shine. They'll be dancing in the streets of Asheville.


6th Annual Queen’s Ball: Immediately following the Parade at Pack’s Tavern’s Century Room, Free and open to the public. Music by Bayou Diesel

Fat Tuesday February 12  - Mardi Gras Day


Get a link for details about Mardi Gras events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide

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