26th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration at The Original Farmers Market
Three days of family-friendly festivities include traditional New Orleans food, music and more
WHAT:The Original Farmers Market hosts its 26th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration. The three-day affair features all of the New Orleans staples: bead throwing, beignets, Dixie beer, face painting, world class Cajun gumbo and jambalaya from The Gumbo Pot and, of course, an all-star music lineup. The Market will be festooned in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold.
Events scheduled for visitors of every age, rain or shine.
WHERE –
The Original Farmers at Third & Fairfax
6333 W. Third Street, Los Angeles
WHEN –
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2-8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb.15, 12-7 p.m.
Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6-9 p.m.
WHO –
The Original Farmers Market has been Los Angeles’ favorite gathering place since 1934. With over 100 grocers, retailers and restaurants, the Farmers Market is a beloved destination for locals and one of the top tourist destinations in Los Angeles. For more information on The Original Farmers Market, visit www.farmersmarketla.com.
EVENTS SCHEDULE:
Saturday, February 14
- 2 to 5 p.m.: The Wabash Wailers (Mardi Gras Parade Band), strolling throughout the Market
- 5 to 8 p.m.: Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros, West Patio
Sunday, February 15
- Noon to 1 p.m.: Mutti Gras Pet Parade & Mutti Gras King & Queen Contests, Market Plaza
- Noon to 3 p.m.: Bear Brass Band, strolling throughout the Market
- 1 to 4 p.m.: Mardi Gras Jester, strolling throughout the Market
- 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Decorate a crazy Mardi Gras hat crafts table, face painting, Market Plaza
- 2 to 4 p.m.: T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band, West Patio
- 2:30 to 5 p.m.: Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards, Market Plaza
- 5 to 7 p.m.: Grammy-nominated Lisa Haley & The Zydekats, West Patio
Fat Tuesday, February 17
- 6 to 9 p.m.: Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros, West Patio
