Dance in streets with the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus and celebrate the last day before Lent at Portland Mardi Gras Parade on February 13 on Mississippi Street.
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From press release:
February 13, 2024
7PM | Free | All Ages
More info: portlandmardigras.com
Location: North Mississippi Avenue from N Skidmore to N Fremont
The Portland Mardi Gras Parade features marching bands, entertainers, art, and fun costumes. The parade marches down North Mississippi Avenue from N Skidmore to N Fremont, starting at 7PM. The parade is an all ages event.
Because parking is at a premium, here’s a guide on how to get to the parade without a car.
Parade entertainment will include marching bands, jugglers, Samba, colorful light shows, and much more! Parade bands will include:
- Big Foot Brass Band – 10 piece military marching brass band from Olympia, WA
- NW Bones Gang – Northwest Bones Gang is a Mardi Gras Black Indian Gang started by the Original Flagboy
- Beaumont Marching Bobcats – 150 piece middle school band
- The Beat Goes On – Reviving high school and college marching band experiences
- Portland Samba Band – High energy Brazilian percussion ensemble
- River City Riot
- Big Butter Brass Band
- Jesters Brass Marching Band – Leading the Portland Mardi Gras Second Line
- Couch Brass Band (will join Jesters in parade)
Parade entertainers will include:
- Lagniappe Line
- Portland Jugglers
- Jewels Belly Dancers
- The Parasols
- Flamebouyant Productions (weather permitting)
- PDX Hoop Jam
- Cascade Zydeco
- Olive and Dingo
- Kangoo Club Portland Annie
- White Lotus Dragon and Lion Dance
- Cheer Portland
