This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Health & Fitness

It's Mardi Gras Time!

The celebration may be over in New Orleans but it's just beginning here in Connecticut as the first ever Downtown West Hartford Mardi Gras Celebration is set to kick off on Saturday March 8th from 11 am - 3 pm!

The reception to the event has been incredible and we are happy to have so many wonderful merchants participating. Even the weather will cooperate, as we are expecting temps close to 50 degrees!

We have lots of food, fun, and activities for everyone including:

  • Beignets and King's Cake samples where a prize will be given to whoever finds the charm
  • Photo booth at Iris Photography
  • Drum's circle at Ten Thousand Villages
  • Masquerade mask painting at The Claypen
  • And so much more

Beads and candy for kids and adults wearing a Halloween costume, Mardi Gras mask or hat will be given out by participating merchants like:
  • Kimberly Boutique
  • La Petite France Bakery Cafe
  • Ten Thousand Villages
  • Toy Chest
  • And many more

For more details on all the activities planned for the day and a complete list of participating merchants visit our website at http://www.lpfcafe.com/events/. Join the Mardi Gras celebration and shake away the winter blues!
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?