Havre de Grace Mardi Gras Celebration Jazzes Up Winter in the City
The parade on Bourbon Street is set for Tuesday, Feb. 12.
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Next Tuesday, Havre de Grace is taking a cue from the Big Easy and hosting its own Mardi Gras parade.
The sixth annual event is supported by the Havre de Grace Historic Preservation Committee and includes floats, costumed characters and music.
“As the tourist season slows, we felt the need to wake up our community, think local and celebrate small business," said Brigitte Peters, City of Havre de Grace Marketing and Tourism Manager.
The Havre de Grace Mardi Gras parade will be at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12. With the Havre de Grace Jazz Band leading the way, floats representing local artists and businesses will travel from Bourbon Street to Washington Street, concluding on Saint John Street.
"This year, there is more to celebrate this Fat Tuesday with the recent Ravens Super Bowl win—excitement will be at an all time high," Peters added, referencing the Baltimore Ravens' championship victory Feb. 3 in New Orleans.
After the Mardi Gras parade in Havre de Grace, Peters said, restaurants and bars will continue the party with live music and specials.
See www.hdgtourism.com for more information about February events.
LA.McMillion
8:16 am on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
From aaco. And receny visited ur town,really nice laid back but yet if u look there r things going on.I will be back,my daughter just moved to union st.
Tara B.
12:20 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Havre de Grace is a gem by the Chesapeake Bay - lots of wonderful eateries - Tidewater Grille, MacGregor's - BEST ever CRAB pretzel, Laurapins, Rodgers House tavern - GREAT Crab Cakes - Goll's Bakery - yummy - to name a few; stores like Just for Fun - a true blast from the past on Franklin Street along with BallMore Sports - a must go to for Ravens gear - too much to mention good and a must go to town for lots to do and see! Buy local and support small historic towns like HDG - I Live in FL but go to MD often and Havre de Grace is always on my agenda!
Just For Fun
2:07 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Tara, Thank you so much for the mention! We truly appreciate our customers and friends. Please let us know who you are the next time you stop in so we can personally Thank You for your kind remarks! Michelle, Just For Fun
Tom W
6:19 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Love your town - "discovered" it a couple of years ago and go all the time & I live on the Jersey Shore. Can't beat Maryland crab!!!
Tom W
6:20 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Hope to see you next Tuesday
John Smack
7:16 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Come out an see the Parade! Vulcan will have a giant piece of rolling equipment and be throwing beads!
Barb Hadel
10:09 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Why not on a weekend day
SHAWN HURST
1:50 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
That's why they call it Fat "Tuesday"...
Eric Crouse
12:56 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
because Fat Tuesday is on a Tuesday.... :0)
Biller's Bikes
8:27 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2013
There were 26 float entries at last count and fifty-degrees and clear predicted. Come out and get some beads!
Karen green
5:21 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
The parade increases every year and it is so much fun to see your friends and neighbors strutting down Bourbon Street as they head downtown. Great job Brigitte Peters and associates. Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)
Hollee Sifford
8:58 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
It is always cool to look out the back of the high school auditorium and see the floats lining up:) I have to work so that is about all of the parade i get to see....BUT....I will be asking for some beads so i feel like i am there:)