Best Mardi Gras Parties In Orange County
Orange County may not be New Orleans, but there is still plenty to do for Mardi Gras for all age groups and people of very different styles. Some of these parties are cute, others charming, and some even risque. Just like there is Halloween for kids and Halloween for adults, Mardi Gras also exists in two different age spheres.
Disneyland: New Orleans Square
1313 S. Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 781-4565
www.disneyland.disney.go.com
Disneyland has New Orleans Square, an attraction that advertises patrons can "celebrate Mardi Gras all year round in this three-acre enclave of romance and intrigue." New Orleans Square is home to the ride Pirates of the Caribbean. The ride has an older, Southern bayou feel as boats go by on the water. Princess Tiana's Mardi Gras celebration is nearby, and fans can watch her perform songs from "The Princess and the Frog." There are also jazz bands and plenty of Louisiana style cooking.
Long Beach Mardi Gras Parade And Festival
401-435 Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach, California 90802
(562) 435-2668
www.shorelinevillage.com/
Date: February 25, 2017
Bring your crowns, beads and masks to the Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor Mardi Gras parade and celebration. On Saturday, February 25 from 9am to 9pm, families and friends gather for an afternoon festival consisting of NOLA cuisine, live entertainment and a parade at 3pm. The parade showcases local dancers, stilt walkers, musicians and participation is free.
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Karneval Auf Der Reeperbahn
1340 S. Sanderson Ave.
Anaheim, California 92806
(714) 563-4166
www.thephoenixclub.com
This is an "adult" party, so you'll have to leave the kids at home for this one. Because this is the German version of Mardi Gras, there will be German food and music and you can be guaranteed it to be an exciting evening. Dressing up is encouraged, and you can expect to see "adult" costumes that people can typically only get away with wearing on Halloween. If you do choose to dress up in a costume, you will get 50 percent off your admission fee and could win a prize for wearing one of the best costumes. Doors open at 7pm.
Captain's Ball: Mardi Gras Madness
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
1 Ritz Carlton Drive
Dana Point, California 92629
(949) 855-8033
www.agewellseniorservices.org
Celebrate Mardi Gras for a good cause. The Captain's Ball is an annual ball honoring "companies or individuals who have gone above and beyond in their caring towards seniors." Hosted by Age Well Senior Services, their event will feature a cocktail reception and silent auction starting at 6pm followed up by a delicious dinner and a live auction, as well as dancing. The cost of attendance is $250 a person, and the money will be used to support Age Well senior programs like Meals on Wheels.
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