Fat Saturday Mardi Gras Downtown
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The sights and sounds of New Orleans will shine on in the area’s newest downtown event: FAT SAT!
Join KLAQ’s Mardi Gras and Ericka Fuentes for the biggest Mardi Gras party on Saturday, March 5, 2011 stretching from El Paso Street to the front of the historic Plaza Theatre.
Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. to a variety of bead booths, beer booths, food and beverage booths, street performers, plus two stages featuring a variety of local entertainment:
Arts Plaza Stage:
- 5:30p-6:30p – The Big Easy
- 8:30p-9:30p – Liquid Skin
- 10:30p-12:00a – Fungi Mungle
Oasis Stage:
- 6:45p-8:15p – Border Roots
- 9:30p-10:30p – Hot Rod Boogie
- 12:00a-1:00a – Raw Deal
Join The Bayou this Saturday for an authentic taste of Louisiana offering Gator Bites, Blackend Chicken, Cajun Sausage, Po’ Boys, and Bayou Cajun Chips. The Bayou at 9100 Viscount of call 592-2968.
With over 3 generations of award-winning barbecue experience, Mo’Z Bar-B-Que will be serving up El Paso’s finest smoked BBQ made to order……Smoked Cajun Style Turkey legs, Smoked BBQ Beef Sandwiches, and delicious Smoked Ribs Mo’z Bar-B-Que masterfully seasons its meat as it’s smoked on select East Texas Oak. Call today, 5-6-2-8-1-7-2 or stop by Mo’z Bar-B-Que @ 4011 Fred Wilson Avenue……. Mo’z Bar-B-Que: You’re gonna LIKE the way we taste!
Delicious Mexican Eatery will be serving up special Cajun gorditas, shrimp nachos and New Orleans style funnel cakes.
Sample Tacos cajun fish tacos!
Admission is $5.00 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and then its $10.00 after 10:00 p.m. The Oasis Bistro and Lounge will be open as well as a portion of the Plaza Theatre.
“We’re hoping to expand the areas participation within the entire Mardi Gras experience”, said Brad Dubow, VP/General Manager. “Our friends in Louisiana celebrate days of parades, party , thought it was time to stretch El Paso’s celebration by kicking off the festivities on the Saturday night prior to Fat Tuesday.
