There will be Mardi Gras celebrations on Folly Beach this Saturday February 13th, 2010 from 12-5 for the annual Folly Gras party and parade. Wear your beads and most colorful outfit and come down to Center Street and celebrate New Orleans style.
Live Music by:
| Jupiter’s Garden | |
| Shakin Martinis | |
| Jason and the Juggernauts | |
| Oscar Rivers Band | |
| Stratton Lawrence & Stratton Moore | |
| DJ Ron in the park |
Parade trophies will be awarded for the following categories:
***Best Float***
***Best Golf Cart***
***Best Costume***
Parade Rules!
- Decorated Floats, Golf Carts, Marching, & Alternative transportation only! NO CARS OR TRUCKS UNLESS THEY ARE PULLING A FLOAT! You must be in Mardi Gras costume to participate! We Welcome decorated pets!
- Must be at the Folly Beach Public Boat Landing by 1:30 pm for lineup
We have asked our restaurants to prepare special New Orleans food fare and Mardi Gras drinks beginning at 1 pm. There will also be a trophy awarded to a restaurant for Best Food Fare.
We will have live music set up at different locations on Center Street. The Parade will begin at 2 pm and start at the Public Boat Landing. When the Parade ends at the Holiday Inn, Indian, Huron, Hudson will reopen. There will be music, dancing and food in the streets provided by our own businesses from 1 to 5 pm.
Masks will be sold at City Hall for $2.00 first come first served. Free beads given with each mask.
The Folly Beach Arts and Crafts Guild will also be in the Park with their crafts and vendors.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Cunningham at City Hall; 513-1836 or 708-1113.
Vince Perna
843-425-6414
vperna@dunesproperties.com