Nevada City Celebrates Mardi Gras, 2009

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A downtown parade and masquerade ball are featured Feb. 21-22, 2009 as this colorful Sierra foothills town again celebrates Mardi Gras in Nevada City.

Weekend activities open Saturday night with a Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball in historic Miners Foundry at 325 Spring Street.

The masquerade ball is scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight. Prices will be announced. Advance tickets are recommended and may be obtained through the Chamber of Commerce office at 132 Main Street in Nevada City. Call (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-NJOY.

The Mardi Gras Parade begins at 2 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 22, 2009) and moves down Broad Street through the center of town. It is a rain or shine event. Merry spectators of all ages line the parade route while gaily masked societies parade through the historic district handing out beads, toys, trinkets, bangles and more. Everyone is encouraged to attend in festive Mardi Gras attire.

To reduce downtown traffic, a shuttle service carries visitors to the Sunday parade from parking lots at the Nevada County Government Center on Highway 49.

For more information, contact the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce at (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-NJOY.