Mardi Gras Madness at the Farmer's Market

February 19, 11:24 PMPhiladelphia Travel ExaminerErin Haley

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Any and all in the city of Los Angeles can party like a NOLA native at the 20th annual Mardi Gras extravaganza at the Farmer’s Market. Lasting four days, one major highlight, (and affirmation that Angelinos not only love their dogs, but really love to coif, coddle, pamper and then preen their babies), is the Mutti Gras Pet Parade that happens at 12pm on Saturday, February 21st in the Plaza. Prizes will be awarded to best-dressed King canines and Queen pooches in three categories:

• Small – For dogs weighing 20 lbs or less
• Medium – For dogs between 20lbs and 40lbs
• Large – For Dogs that are north of 40 lbs, (and not afraid to strut it!)

The rest of the activities aren’t too shabby either. Face painting, live zydeco and beignet munching are all part and parcel of the celebration. Here is how the itinerary shapes up:

Friday, February 20th
DJ Todd B & His New Orleans Tunes                                   6-10:30pm/West Patio

Saturday, February 21st
Mutti Gras Pet Parade                                                          12-1pm/Plaza
John Reynolds & His Hollywood Hot Shots                          12-2pm/East Patio
2nd Line Saviour’s Parade Band                                          12-3pm/Strolling
T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band                                    1-3pm/West Patio
Shaker Making with Kids for Peace                                      1-4pm/Plaza
Face Painting                                                                        1-4pm/Plaza
Masanga Marimba Ensemble                                               2-4pm/Plaza
Porterhouse Bob                                                                   4-6pm/West patio
Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros.                                         7-9:30pm/West Patio

Sunday, February 22nd
Blue Cat Express                                                               12-2pm/East Patio
2nd Line Saviour’s Parade Band                                       12-2pm & 6-7pm/Strolling
Face Painting                                                                     1-4pm/Plaza
Mask Decorating                                                                1-4pm/Plaza
Lula Afro Brazil Batucada Parade Band                            2-4pm/Strolling & Plaza
Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros.                                      2:30-4:30pm/West Patio
The Gator Gumbo Band                                                    3-6pm/East Patio
Lisa Haley & The Zydekats                                               5-7:30pm/West Patio

“Fat Tuesday” February 24th
Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros.                                     6-8pm/West Patio