Join the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus for the annual Portland Mardi Gras Parade on Mississippi Avenue February 28th, 2017 – Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras Day!
Join in, or watch from the sides, or both!
5:30: Line up at Victoria Bar (4835 N Albina Ave Portland, OR 97217)
6:00: Costume Contest for Kids a few doors down at Luke’s Frame Shop (4703 N Albina Ave)
7:00: Parade rolls with Northside Skull and Bone Gang, followed by the 2017 King and Queen of the Mardi Gras Ball, then Mysti Krewe of Nimbus & BrassRoots Movement Brass Band, Second Line, Bloco Alegria Samba Band, More Second Line and The Beat Goes On Marching Band
7:45ish: Parade ends at Ecliptic Brewing (825 N Cook St) – afterparty begins! Bloco Alegria, and Krewe Loose Cajun Band, and many more surprises!
Family friendly! Costumes encouraged – and since it’s a night parade, wearable lights and reflective clothes also encouraged. Feel free to parade with us in the Second Line as well. Mysti Krewe of Nimbus will hand out mardi gras beads, and signature mini-umbrella throws
Also businesses along Mississippi Avenue will have Mardi Gras specials and events throughout the day and night!
Mardi Gras Specials – check out the list here! (PDF)
Facebook event page
Here’s a clip from last year’s parade:
