|
There’s no need to travel all the way to the Big Easy when on February 12th and 13th Tybeefest is presenting the 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Tybee celebration on Tybee Island, Georgia. Tybee is a natural setting for the Mardi Gras event due to its unique character and fun-loving residents.
Mardi Gras Tybee will include a Fantasy Masquerade Ball on Friday, February 12th at 8pm hosted by Fannies on the Beach. The King and Queen of the event will be chosen at the Fantasy Masquerade Ball by costume contest. On Saturday, enjoy the Mardi Gras Street Party from Noon – 7p on Tybrisa Street featuring live entertainment by the Jeff Beasley Band, All American All Star Dixieland Review and Brad Randell and the Zydeco Ballers. The Mardi Gras Tybee parade will take place at 3pm and run down Butler Avenue.
Admission to the street party and parade are free. Tickets for the Fantasy Masquerade Ball are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, call Fannie’s on the Beach at 912-786-6109. King Cake Parties will take place leading up to the Mardi Gras Tybee weekend festivities.
This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors City of Tybee Island, DeVivo Marketing, Tybee Breeze, Tybee Island Tourism Council, WJCL/Fox 28 and WRHQ 105.3 FM. For more details please visit www.mardigrastybee.com.
About Tybeefest: Tybeefest is an all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to providing entertainment, events and festivals on Tybee Island for the enjoyment of Tybee residents and visitors alike.
Mardi Gras Tybee 2010 Event Schedule
Friday 2/12/10
Fantasy Masquerade Ball
Fannie’s on the Beach
1613 Strand Avenue
Tybee Island, GA
912-786-6109
8pm-12am | Tickets- $20 in advance $25 at the door
Saturday 2/13/10
Mardi Gras Tybee Street Party
Tybrisa Street
12noon – 7pm | Admission is free
Live Music
12pm – 2pm Jeff Beasley Band
2pm – 5pm All American All Star Dixieland Review
5pm – 7pm Brad Randell and the Zydeco Ballers
Mardi Gras Tybee Parade
Butler Avenue | 3pm
King Cake Parties
Thursday January 28th at 7pm
The Crab Shack
40 Estill Hammock Rd.
912-786-9857
Sunday January 31st at 2pm
Gallery by the Sea w/ Trotter Promotions
1207 Hwy 80
912-786-7979
Thursday February 4th at 7pm
Café Loco
1 Old Hwy. 80
912-786-7810
Friday February 5th at 7pm
Marlin Monroe’s
404 Butler Ave. (within Beachside Colony)
912-786-4745
Tybee Island Visitor Center | 802 First Street Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-786-5444 or toll free 800-868-2322 |
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
| www.tybeevisit.com
|
