
Lee Ruiz, Crystal Gonzalez and Chris Barker at the Mardi Gras Oak Cliff Masquerade Ball 2011
Oak Cliff’s Mardi Gras Celebrations are set for the weekend of February 18 and 19. The festivities include a 5K run to benefit FIDO Oak Cliff, a Masquerade Ball at the Kessler Theater, The Mardi Gras Oak Cliff Parade, and a crawfish boil. The good folks at Go Oak Cliff put on what has quickly become Dallas’ favorite new tradition.
Winnetka Heights will once again be a part of celebrations. Many of your friends and neighbors will take part in the 5K and will be enjoying the ball. We will also have an entry in the parade. The parade float committee is already planning another fun theme for this year (clues on this page). So, stay tuned. We will need help building the float and preparing for our presentation each of the Saturdays of February 4, 11 and 18. And we will need a big krewe of neighbors to march along during the parade. Keep a look out on this board and the “Events” section of the forum for more information. But, for now, mark your calendars, sign up for the Dash for the Beads and get your tickets to the ball.
Here is the schedule of events:
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, February 18
9 a.m. Dash for the Beads Oak Cliff’s only 5k! Register online here http://www.dashforthebeads.org/ Benefits F.I.D.O., a great group working hard to secure a dog park for our area! It begins and ends in the Bishop Arts District. There is a 5k as well as a 1 mile. Pets are encouraged!
8 p.m. OCarnivale Masquerade Ball This is an awesome party at a very affordable price! We’ll be at The Kessler for the 2nd year in a row. The entertainment is amazing. Zydeco Blanco played last year, and we danced all night. Tickets are online at http://mardigrasoakcliff.com/masquerade-ball-2/ You and your special people can have a night out with dinner starting at just $25 a person! There are additional packages available if you prefer reserved seating. The attire is everything from black tie to jeans. Wear what makes your body happy, but don’t forget a mask!
Sunday, February 19
2 p.m. Crawfish boil and party in the Bishop Arts District There will be Cajun food and lots of drink for sale in the street! Bring cash.
Unlike last year, we will not be pre-selling crawfish, etc., so get ‘em while you can!
4 p.m. Parade! Parade route: W Davis eastbound from Montclair to Madison, then through Bishop Arts.