Ken Rhoden and his crew are going to be IN the Cocoa Village Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 25th at 8pm. Riders will be tossing beads and Mardi Gras coins out to the crowd along the route through beaut
iful Cocoa Village. Schedule of events for the evening can be found on the official website. But the weekend is chock full of fun activities for all the members of your family – including the dogs!
Thanks to the overall sponsors: City of Cocoa, Brighthouse Networks, and Cocoa Hyundai.
Here is a brief list of events, reposted from the official Cocoa Village Mardi Gras website:
February 24-26, 2012
A True New Orleans Celebration right here in Cocoa Village
Family Gras: Friday, February 24, 2012
Riverfront Park, 5-9pm
Cocoa Village Mardi Gras: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Cocoa Village, 5pm-12am
- Entry is $8.00 in advance for adults and $5.00 in advance for children 12 and under; $12.00 for adults the day of the event and $8.00 for children 12 and under the day of the event
- Headliner is Bill “The Sauce Boss” Wharton
- Fantastic authentic Mardi Gras style entertainment on two stages
- Roaming entertainment
- Central Florida News 13 parade of floats begins at 8pm with thousands of beads to catch
- Authentic Cajun style food and New Orleans atmosphere
Mardi Gras Paws in the Park: Sunday, February 26, 2012
Riverfront Park, 12-3pm
- Spectacular event for your furry friends, hosted by the Central Brevard Humane Society
- Rescue organizations
- Doggie vendors
- Dog Costume contests
- Demonstrations
- Crowning of the Mardi Gras Paws King and Queen
- Sponsored by Central Brevard Humane Society