Tybee Island, GA Mardi Gras February 9th with Parade and Street Party

TIME FOR SOME TYBEE MARDI GRAS!!!
Tybee Island, an island paradise located just 20 minutes east of historic Savannah, will celebrate the 5th Annual Mardi Gras Tybee with a Mardi Gras Tybee Parade and Mardi Gras Street Party on Saturday, February 9, 2013.
This FUN, laid-back event celebrates the traditions of Mardi Gras as well as Tybee’s casual coastal charm. Purple, green, and gold will adorn the island while attendees enjoy live entertainment, lavish costumes, beautiful scenery, great food and comfortable accommodations.
The Mardi Gras Street Party, which is free and open to the public, takes place on February 9, from noon to 6 p.m. at the south end of the island on Tybrisa Street and Butler Avenue.
The party features live music by The Fabulous Clams from noon to 3 p.m. and Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe from 3 to 6 p.m.
Thrilling street performances including Angela Beasley’s Puppet People, SCAD Circus, tarot card readings, hoopers, and musicians will entertain Mardi Gras revelers as they enjoy the festival and colorful businesses in the area.
The 2013 Mardi Gras Tybee Parade, which features colorful floats, plenty of beads and marching bands, begins on February 9 at 2 p.m. Beginning at Memorial Park, the parade marches down Butler Avenue, turning left on Tybrisa Street. The parade is free and open to the public.
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