Mardi Gras...Saratoga Style

Here's a fun weekend activity for you and the family.

The Third Annual
Saratoga Springs Mardi Gras Festival!
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009

The 'kick-off' event is on Saturday night, but you have to order tickets, make sure your kids are well behaved..blah, blah, blah, so you probably won't want to do that... What you will want to do is get there on Sunday when your kids can get their faces painted, make masks, see a parade, indulge in a real-life cajun cook-off, and listen to live music under a big tent. Summer is here people! (positive thinking technique)

Here is a 'kid friendly schedule' from their website:

Fun for Kids:

Rena's Fine Flowers, 51 Ash St.
Bria Arponti professional Face Painting - 10:30am till 4pm

Lafayette Jewelry, 30B Beekman St.

Bead Bracelet making, Sidewalk Chalk drawing before and after the parade

for info call: 528-9114

Mimosa's 70 Beekman St.
Mardi Gras Masks, Hats and Maracas making for kids 10-Noon
for info call: 583-1163
Saratoga Downtowner, Broadway
Kids Craft Activities during the Festival 2-5pm

You can check out the rest of the schedule here.

Thanks to Leanne G. for the tip!