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Come to the Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Festival in downtown Saratoga Springs on April 30, 2011. Enjoy live music, children's activities, a cajun cooking competition, an "Arti Gras" Parade on Beekman Street and much more! Bring the kids for a fabulous afternoon of fun!

The festival is brought to you by The Giving Circle, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Saratoga Springs that addresses the needs of disadvantaged communities, both immediate and long term.

Proceeds will benefit two great organizations: the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (SCEOC) and The Giving Circle, Inc's programs in Saratoga Springs and sister city, Waveland, MS.

Saratoga Mardi Gras 2011:

Saturday, April 30, 2011
11:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Arti-Gras Parade & Street Festival
• Downtown Restaurants Cajun Cook-Off
• Bands at the "Big Tent"

Get The Details!

• Beekman Street Festival :: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, April 30
  Arti Gras Parade & Street Festival on Beekman Street with live music and entertainment.


• Arti Gras Parade on Beekman St. :: 12:00 pm (noon) Saturday, April 30


• Cajun Cook-Off :: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday, April 30
  Cajun Cooking Competition and Tasting Festival at participating downtown Saratoga Springs restaurants. Each restaurant will create a Creole or Cajun dish inspired by Mardi Gras. Cost for each serving is $1.00.


• Music at the Big Tent :: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Saturday, April 30
  Live Music at the Big Tent, performing at the Saratoga Downtowner on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

For more information visit the official Saratoga Springs Mardi Gras Festival website.

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