Get Ready Here Comes
MARDI GRAS RVA 2017
Saturday, February 25!
Saturday, February 25!
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
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.
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.
Many talented groups will be performing such as RVA Dance Collective,
Claves Unidos Community Class, Pole Pressure,
Electric Nomad Dance Studio, Studio 4 Dance Company,
Ajna Tribal BellyDance Troupe, and Circular Expressions.
Claves Unidos Community Class, Pole Pressure,
Electric Nomad Dance Studio, Studio 4 Dance Company,
Ajna Tribal BellyDance Troupe, and Circular Expressions.
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!
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.
Join us on Facebook & Twitter for updates and fun facts!
To get more info email dogtown@mardigrasrva.com.
Join us on Facebook & Twitter for updates and fun facts!
To get more info email dogtown@mardigrasrva.com.
