Burlington’s 2014 Annual Mardi Gras Weekend Starts February 28

The 19th annual Magic Hat Mardi Gras Weekend will begin on February 28th. It will run all weekend until March 2nd, and there will be loads of entertainment for visitors to enjoy. Here is a look at all the excitement that people who attend will have to look forward to.

A Concert to Kick Things Off

The festivities begin on Friday night, February 28th with a concert at Higher Ground. The show will be a double feature, featuring Conspirator and Dopapod. Conspirator is known for their great electronic music, moving back and forth between dubstep, house and drum and bass. Dopapod is a jam band that fuses metal, funk and soul together to create a distinctive sound.

The Main Event

The highlight of the Magic Hat Mardi Gras Weekend is the Grand Parade on Saturday, March 1st. The parade is scheduled to begin at 3 pm. It goes right down Main Street, beginning at South Winooski Street and finishing when it reaches Battery Street. Before the parade begins, there will be a costume contest for Kings and Queens as well as live music outside on Main Street starting at 12 pm.

After-Party

When the parade ends, the Mardi Gras Parade Post-Party begins. There will be a ton of live music to enjoy. There will also be loads of food stalls and Magic Hat beer for revelers to enjoy. When the live music shuts down, partygoers can enjoy heading in to one of the many fine restaurants, bars and clubs to enjoy in the downtown area. The after-party will keep rocking until the bars close at 2 am.

Sunday

After a long day and night of partying at the Mardi Gras Parade and Post-Party, attendees will enjoy recuperating with a hearty brunch on Sunday. There are some fantastic restaurants that will be offering gourmet buffets to munch on. Some of the best spots for buffet eaters on Sunday include The Scuffer Ale House, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Leuinig’s Bistro and Halvorson’s.

The best way to end Magic Hat Mardi Gras Weekend in Burlington is to take a tour at the Magic Hat Artifactory. They will be offering tours between 1 and 2 pm, including free samples that will delight visitors’ taste buds.

Don’t miss the 19th annual Magic Hat Mardi Gras Weekend. It will be a great time, and there will be lots of fun music, food, beer and activities to enjoy. Make reservations now to enjoy yourself here this year.

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