Mardi Gras seems has never been more
popular with events to fete the carnival season popping up all over. Mardi Gras
refers to Kings Day and culminates in Ash Wednesday. In French it means “fat Tuesday” referring to
the practice of the last night of eating rich foods before the ritual fasting
of the Lenten season. This year, the New
England Carousel Museum will be in full carnival mode during its 24th Anniversary Mardi Gras celebration
that is taking place on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 7-11 PM.
The Museum has organized a
Louisiana-styled evening that will feature dancing to the music of the
acclaimed Billy Cofrances Jazz Quartet in the museum ballroom. In addition to dancing, there will be with a
silent auction with many exciting prizes up for grabs, a wine and bourbon
tasting, and food a plenty!
Attendees are encouraged to wear a mask
or come in full costume and to BOYB. The evening festivities will
culminate in the crowning of a king and queen of the ball. “This party is
sure to pull you out of your winter doldrums while helping to support the
Museum’s educational programs.
Tickets are on sale at the Carousel
Museum. RSVP by February 24, 2014 by calling (860) 585-5411. The cost is $50
per person pre-paid tables of 8 may be reserved. The proceeds will support
educational programming and general operating costs. The event will be held on
site at the New England Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave., Bristol.
For more
information or to purchase tickets, please contact The New England Carousel
Museum at (860) 585-5411 or email info@the carouselmuseum.org. For more information about the museum visit http://www.thecarouselmuseum.org.
For area information www.litchfieldhills.com
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