Hillcrest Mardi Gras

Hillcrest Mardi Gras

The original Hillcrest Mardi Gras is back! Break out the masks, beads, and doubloons and join us as we celebrate Fat Tuesday on February 28th with a street fair on University Ave. between 1st Ave. and 4th Ave. from 6:00pm-11:00pm.

Hillcrest Mardi Gras will feature a nighttime dance party, performances by Urban MO’s Dreamgirls Revue, a costume competition, two bars, DIY mardi gras mask booth, exclusive VIP area with private bar and your favorite Rich’s Nightclub DJs. Hillcrest Mardi Gras is a 21+ Carnival.

 

Hillcrest Mardi Gras

Costume competition begins at 10pm. Come in a festive Mard Gras themed outfit and win a chance to become QUEEN OF MARDI GRAS! Sign up for for the Mardi Gras Costume contest at the SheFest booth

 

Hillcrest Mardi Gras

NEW THIS YEAR: Complimentary hosted hour from 6-7p! (Limited to the first 300 guests)

General Admission tickets are now on sale for $10 and $15 day of.
VIP Tickets are $30 and $35 the day of and include access to an exclusive VIP area, private bar and restrooms, lounge seating and tons of beads! There will be $2 Jager shots, $4 Bud Light, and $6 cocktails. Food provided by Edible Arrangements, Fiesta Cantina, Baja Betty’s. Beer provided by Hillcrest Brewing Company.

 

Hillcrest Mardi Gras

Hillcrest Mardi Gras benefits the development and preservation of Hillcrest through its partnership with the Hillcrest Business Association.

Attendees must be 21 years or older and have a valid photo ID to enter. Main Gate located at 4th & University Ave.

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