Get Ready Here Comes 
MARDI GRAS RVA 2017
 Saturday, February 25!



Dogtown Dance Theatre 
in historic Manchester, Richmond, VA
109 West 15th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23224

This family-friendly event will feature a diverse arrangement of performances 
by Dogtown’s own artists, live music, an outside parade consisting of local 
businesses and artists, and traditionally styled New Orleans food. 


THE PARADE 
Wear a costume, get some friends, make a float, be a walking float, or line the streets to 
catch some beads, Mister! The more the merrier! The parade is free and open 
to automobile floats, walkers, dancers, marching bands, step groups, noise 
makers - come one come all. Remember, it's family-friendly so dress 
appropriately and for the weather whatever it might be. 

Parade is from 3PM – 4PM. Please contact jess@dogtowndancetheatre.com 
to secure your spot in the parade. Gathering is at 2:00pm in the parking 
lot by Dogtown Dance Theatre on the corner of 15th and Bainbridge, 23224. 
Parade hits the streets at 3:00p.

PARADE ROUTE: leaving from 15th St. and Bainbridge St. going west on 15th 
to Porter; makes a right turn on Porter heading north to 10th; makes a right 
turn on 10th heading east to Bainbridge; makes a right turn on Bainbridge 
heading south back to Dogtown Dance Theatre where it began.


THE PERFORMANCES 
The main event will happen in Dogtown’s theater from 4PM to 8PM. Tickets are 
$15 for adults, $5 for children between 5 and 12, and children under 5 are free. 
 These performances will showcase a wide variety of dance 
including modern dance, belly dancing, hoop, African and more. 

In between performances, live music by Happy Lucky Combo will get the crowd 
moving, Sophia’s International Cuisine will be serving delicious food, and there 
will be balloon animals, face painting, and tarot readings for the whole family to enjoy. 


Mardi Gras RVA is an opportunity for Dogtown to celebrate the Manchester 
community by coming together and supporting local artists and businesses. 
Dogtown wants Richmond to see the amazing talent that is hidden just around 
the corner. Dogtown’s Mardi Gras RVA celebration is going to be the biggest party 
on Richmond’s Southside in February so come join us February 25, the Saturday before Fat Tuesday!


Presented by Dogtown Dance Theatre.  
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To get more info email dogtown@mardigrasrva.com.