Hello yorker-ga,
From an in-depth look at both internet and news sources, it seems
pretty clear that most of the Mardi Gras activities this weekend are
being left to warmer climes. However, there are a few events in the
(hopefully thawing) northeast that meet your criteria.
I've listed them below. If anything here is not clear, or if you need
additional information, just let me know by posting a Request for
Clarification, and I'll be happy to assist you further.
Have a ball!
pafalafa-ga
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Judging by its internet presence (and the absence of very many other
options), your best bet would seem to be the Magic Hat Mardi Gras
parade and party in Burlington, VT:
http://www.magichat.net/yeast/main.html
Flights are available from LaGuardia and Newark, and take a bit more than an hour.
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Here's another description of the events:
http://www.vtliving.com/events/magichatmardigras/index.shtml
Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade & Block Party
Annual Burlington Vermont Winter Event
Intriguing float designs stroll up Church Street to the sounds of rock
bands and brass orchestras. Authentic Louisiana Moonpies, Lake
Champlain Chocolates, and bead necklaces.
An outdoor concert featuring national talent completes the afternoon.
All festivities are free.
When? Saturday, February 21, 2004
Where? Church Street, Burlington, Vermont
More Information? 802-658-2739
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And yet another description:
http://www.whatsonwhen.com/events/event.asp?/events/~43521.jml
Over 40 floats take part in the Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade in
Burlington, which is followed by parties and live music. Sponsored by
local brewery Magic Hat, the festivities raise money for the town's
Women's Rape Crisis Center. The best float wins a two-day ski trip for
ten people at Smuggler's Notch ski resort
On Friday night a Masquerade Ball takes place at Higher Ground in
nearby Winooski. The parade follows on Saturday in downtown
Burlington. After the parade, a block party fills the streets of
downtown - a street party in the snow intended for the whole family.
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If you want to haul yourself up to Maine, there's another fun-filled
extravaganza in Hallowell:
http://www.centralmaine.com/news/local/410728.shtml
The Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday offers a way to help beat the winter blues.
Besides all the special events planned, including jester face-painting
and mask creations at the American Legion hall on Second Street, the
event will feature bands in almost every night spot and a parade.
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Right in NYC, you have:
http://www.murphguide.com/mardi04.htm
Mardi Gras Feb. 19 - 24
500 pounds of beads from New Orleans
specials on hurricanes and hand grenades
at:
Who's on First?
1683 First Ave.
(between 87th & 88th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 410-2780
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This one, in Rhode Island, almost rises to the level of a parade:
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1644&dept_id=10660&newsid=10985576&PAG=461&rfi=9
THE 12TH ANNUAL MARDI GRAS BALL, a two night extravaganza, will be
held on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21.
Friday night features performances from Geno Delafose & French Rockin'
Boogie, Roy Carrier & the Night Rockers, and Jesse Lege & Bayou Brew.
On Saturday night, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Terrance Simien &
the Mallet Playboys, and Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners, bring
the house down. The ball runs from 7:30 p.m. to midnight both nights
at the Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Ballroom, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston,
R.I. Advance tickets may be purchased by sending a check or money
order with self-addressed stamped envelope to Lagniappe Productions,
255 Holly Rd., Wakefield, R.I. 02879. For more information and
directions, call (401) 783-3926, or see the website
www.mardigrasri.com.
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A few other, scattered events, not quite on par with those listed above:
http://beeradvocate.com/events/calendar.php?show=2038
Coopers Mardi Gras Beer Dinner
location: Scranton - Pennsylvania
date: Saturday, February 21 2004
venue: Coopers Seafood HOuse
email: Mary@coopers-seafood.com
phone: 570-346-6883
Our chefs will be preparing a mouth watering 5 course feast
accompanied by the biermeisters personal ale choices. This is one
party you will not want to miss!
- Dixie-land Music -
- Beads -
- Giveaways -
49.95 per person. Tax and gratuity included.
Reservations required through catering dept. Mon-Fri 9-5
Contact Mary or Karen @ (570) 346-7049
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http://www.stjudeparish.org/events.htm#mardi
Mardi Gras Costume Ball
Saturday, February 21
7:00pm - 11:00pm
St Jude Parish Center
Mount Olive, NJ
Come Enjoy a Taste of New Orleans Parade
- Dinner -
Dessert B. Y. O. B. Music by: Encore Entertainment Tickets: $25 per
person - $40 per couple For Tickets Call: Chris Graziano 908-979-3375
Joe Barrett 973-691-1570
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Philly's planning what looks to be a quiet, Sunday event:
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/7969038.htm
Mardi Gras creeps back to South St., cautiously
After two years of paying penance for a Mardi Gras celebration that
exploded on South Street, merchants on the funky street are changing
tactics.
On Sunday night, a new party, the Love Carnival Masquerade, will be
celebrated in selected bars on the east end of the street.
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Shirley, Mass.
http://www.townsendtimes.com/Stories/0,1413,112~6013~1954131,00.html
Mardi Gras celebration at St. Anthony's
SHIRLEY -- St. Anthony of Padua church choir is sponsoring a Mardi
Gras celebration on Feb. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Parish Hall on
Chapel Street in Shirley.
There will be a fabulous five-course meal with our superb local talent
entertaining during each course.
From soup to nuts, and from laughter to song, it will be a memorable
night of joyful companionship. Old songs and new, old jokes and new,
even a visit from HMS Pinafore.
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Lindenhurst, NY
http://www.southbaynews.com/news/2004/0128/Community_News/016.html
Mardi Gras!
Saint Boniface Episcopal Church is selling tickets for it's Fourth
Annual Mardi Gras celebration on Friday, February 20. It will be held
from 7 to 11 pm in the parish hall at 100 46th Street in Lindenhurst.
There will be music, dancing, a buffet, door prizes and a 50/50
raffle. Costumes are optional but there will be prizes for Best
Costume. Wear a mask and join in the fun! Tickets are $25 per person,
$20 for ages 16-20. Please call 957-2666 or fax (631) 957-2665 for
more information or tickets.
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A Mardi Gras ball near Baltimore, but the sign says "Sold Out":
http://www.civista.org/foundationpgs/2004MardiGras.htm
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Again, let me know if you need additional information on anything here.
search strategy: Google and Google News searches on:
"mardi gras" february 2004
"mardi gras" -orleans -alabama
"mardi gras" ny
"mardi gras" boston
...etc |
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