Mardi Gras San Francisco Style, Fat Tuesday

Keeping with the tradition of celebrating with great music, creative costumes, good food and
colorful beads, The Village Project, The Fillmore Center and MOEWD are proud to present the Eighth Annual Mardi Gras San Francisco Style – Fat Tuesday March 4.

This year’s festival once again will bring San Francisco’s historic Fillmore Music District to life with
colorful events that include a masquerade ball, street artists and performers.It will feature the legendary Bobbie “Spider” Webb & the Smooth Blues Band. Following the concert, a festive New Orleans processional down the Fillmore Corridor will be led by Chief Takawaka (Henry Clement) and the Gumbo Band, culminating at the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball.

All Guests will be able to enjoy food, drink and other specials at numerous Fillmore restaurants, clubs and businesses.

 A plethora of eclectic delectable eats will be available to satisfy every palate – whether it’s food & libations at Fat Angel, chicken and waffles at Gussie’s; the Southern-inspired cuisine of 1300 on Fillmore; homemade cookies and ice cream at Bumzy’s Cookies and Miyako Ice Cream; Yoshi’s Japanese; Bruno’s Italian or Ethiopian cuisine & Jazz from Sheba Piano Lounge.

Brooklyn Circus is offering a 10% discount, a free T-shirt and complimentary refreshment with conditional purchase.“We are excited about this year’s celebration as we are expecting visitors from the Fillmore District and beyond,” Adrian Williams, executive director of The Village Project, said. “Not only does our annual Mardi Gras celebration include what people look for in the traditional New Orleans celebrations, it continues to embrace the history of this neighborhood – where music has been intertwined into the fabric of everyday life for more than 100 years”.

Following the outdoor festivities, the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball will take place at the West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Fillmore. The crown jewel of San Francisco’s Fat Tuesday celebration will feature Henry Clement and his band and DJ, Mr. “C”, spinning dance tunes, as guests enjoy an evening of New Orleans style food, dancing to Zydeco and Rhythm and Blues, a costume contest, raffles and plenty of partying.