Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Breckenridge

Bacchus Ball - February 18th, 2012
Fat Tuesday Parade – February 21st, 2012

Make no mistake about it, we give our friends down in the Big Easy a run for their money! Mardi Gras events take place throughout the town of Breckenridge, and our two mile high festivities have become known for setting the bar for Mardi Gras in the mountains.

The three major Mardi Gras events are the Bacchus Ball, Lundi Gras Free Concert and the Fat Tuesday Celebration. The Bacchus Ball is a New Orleans Style masquerade ball bringing live music, dancing, Cajun-style food and drink prepared by an authentic New Orleans chef to Breckenridge. Festivities include the crowning of the Mardi Gras Rex and Queen and much more.

Beads, Boas and Masks for Sale at the Breckenridge Welcome Center.

Bacchus Ball – Saturday, February 18th, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
The evening will feature dancing, drinks, great Nawlins style cuisine and the crowning of the Rex and Queen.
Where: Beaver Run Resort, Colorado Ballroom
When: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Attire: Summit County Formal a.k.a. anything goes! Guests can wear a Mardi Gras costume, formal ball gown or a favorite mask and pair of blue jeans.
Cost: $45 per person or $85 per couple. Cost includes a New Orleans style buffet dinner (view last year's menu) and a cash bar available. Beads, boas and masks for sale at the event.
Info: 970-453-5505

Fat Tuesday Celebration - Tuesday, February 21st
Taste of Nawlins Picnic in the Plaza. Enjoy the amazing flavors of New Orleans right here on Main Street, Breckenridge. Harvest Catering is pulling out all the stops. If you are lucky, you might meet up with a Nawlins native that can show you how to pinch the tail and suck the head!
Where: Blue River Plaza
When: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: A portion of the proceeds will go to sponsering the events of Mardi Gras weekend

The Fat Tuesday Celebration brings a festive and wild parade featuring floats, music, food and drink specials, colorful masks and tons of beads down Main Street. Fun for the whole family!
Where: Main Street
When: 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 970-453-5505

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