Spirited fun for all-ages at Nevada City’s Mardi Gras on Feb. 10

NEVADA CITY, California – Nevada City has been known to throw a party and their version of Fat Tuesday is no exception! This annual Mardi Gras celebration will make you feel like you’ve been transported to New Orleans as the streets of downtown Nevada City light up with bright costumes, beads, and a sense of playfulness. The event features a festive parade and street fair, offering up spirited fun for all ages.

The parade kicks off at 2pm on Broad Street, featuring over 25 festive entries including the Con-nec-tion DANCE Project, and the Huldufolk Icelandic Elves, Samba Drop, and more! Back by popular demand – spectators will be able to get their groove on with a special performance by the Earles of Newtown, a New Orleans style jazz-funk band. The Earles will play from the balcony on the corner of Broad & Pine Streets immediately before and after the parade.

There will also be a Mardi Gras Street Fair on North Pine Street from 12pm-4pm. There you can shop for handmade gifts, visit with area non-profits, buy food and drinks, and more. Everyone is encouraged to wear festive Mardi Gras attire. Parking will be limited, so arrive early. Make a day out of it by arriving early to check out the numerous downtown shops and restaurants.

About the Nevada City Chamber

Quaint, scenic & historic – Nevada City is an exuberant Victorian era city amid mountains, rivers, and forest. Voted by U.S. travel media as “Most Festive Christmas Town in California,” “Most Beautiful,” and “Best River Town.” Known as the “Queen of the Mining Towns,” Nevada City is a true gem who lives up to her reputation, by brimming with beauty, culture, and history. The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1937 to support small businesses in Nevada City and the surrounding region by providing technical, business, and tourism support. The chamber organizes popular events such as Victorian Christmas, Summer Nights Markets, and Mardi Gras.