Tower District Mardi Gras Parade 2016

19th Annual Mardi Gras Parade Theme: Mardi Gras Under the Sea February 7th, 2016 1 - 3 pm For more info and to download entry forms see www.TowerDistrict.org For Immediate Release: Fresno, California’s Tower District Marketing Committee presents: The 19th Annual Tower District Mardi Gras Parade: Mardi Gras Under the Sea Sunday February 7th at 1PM – Olive Avenue from Fruit to Maroa Fresno, Ca. – January 13, 2016 - Mardi Gras in the Tower District brings New Orleans flavored entertainment and dining to Fresno for it’s 19th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration: Mardi Gras Under the Sea! Festivities kick-off Sunday, February 7, 2016 with the Ocean themed Grand Mardi Gras Parade starting at 1:00 p.m. The parade begins at Olive and Fruit avenues, traveling east on Olive then continues North on Maroa Avenue. Floats, live bands, walking and biking krewes, choral groups, dancing troupes, car clubs and many more, bring life to this diverse celebration of community. Come early to get a good spot for viewing all the Under the Sea fun. If New Orleans style food is your fancy, Tower restaurants will be serving up Cajun and Creole meal specials all week long for lunch and dinner. For nightlife lovers, the Tower District Mardi Gras festivities conclude with indoor Fat Tuesday parties on February 9th at most Tower District restaurants and night spots. Fat Tuesday parties feature live music, beads, drink and dinner specials and lots of Tower-style fun. Tower District Mardi Gras is brought to you by the Tower District Marketing Committee and Heineken. For additional information call (559) 497-8362or visit: www.towerdistrict.org Deadline for Parade entries is 5:00 PM Friday January 29, 2016.