Mardi Gras Festival
February 9, 2008
The proceeds from the event will go to United Way of Denton County, Interfaith Ministries and Habitat for Humanity.
There will be plenty of good food, beer and wine, a silent auction with some amazing items, and a Dancing with the Stars contest. Entertainment is also provided by Ron Fink and the Bourbon Street Stompers. Local Denton celebrities, entrepreneurs, and elected officials have agreed to partner with the young ladies from TWU's International Dance Company.
Festival attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dance team. Celebrity dancers include:
Mayor Perry McNeill
Bob Moses
Walter Eagleton
Jorge Urbina
Mike Gregory
Charles McCarty Andy Eads
Frenchy Rheault
Taylor Ice (Rotaract)
Lizet DeRojas (Interact)
Tickets are $15.00 each. Come as you are or come in costume.
Places to eat:
Drink Specials:
- J&J's Pizza: 5 pm - 12 am: $2 domestics, $0.50 off everthing else
- Mi Casita: 12 pm - 4 pm: $2.50 margaritas
- The Loophole Courthouse Pub: 11 am - 2 am: $2 Rumple, Goldschlager, Tullie, Mind Erasers, Tangos and Kamikazes, $2 Long Island Iced Tea
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