{"id":804418,"date":"2020-02-20T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/?p=379262"},"modified":"2020-02-20T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T20:00:00","slug":"cajun-country-comes-to-summit-county-with-parades-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/local-news\/cajun-country-comes-to-summit-county-with-parades-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Cajun country comes to Summit County with parades and more"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Frisco\u2019s Mardi Gras 4Paws will have dogs parading down Main Street on Saturday, Feb. 22. The four-legged participants will compete for the honor of having the best costume.<\/strong>
Courtesy Matthew Lit<\/em><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

FRISCO \u2014 While Colorado\u2019s High Country is miles away from New Orleans, the spirit of the Crescent City arrives each year in lavish style. It\u2019s time to don your boas and beads, and make sure to dress up your four-legged friend, for a week of Mardi Gras celebrations throughout the county.<\/p>\n

Furry Frisco<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting the party started Saturday, Feb. 22, is the seventh annual Mardi Gras 4Paws dog parade and street party. Inspired by New Orleans\u2019 Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade, the event will have costumed dogs parade at 3 p.m. along the sidewalks of Main Street from Third to Seventh avenues and then back up the other side of the street.<\/p>\n

Plan to come early at 2:30 for a \u201cyappy\u201d hour street party at Third Avenue with beer from New Belgium Brewing, wine from Ava Grace Vineyards, and beignets and gumbo from The Lost Cajun.<\/p>\n

After the parade is a costume contest at 3:30 that will crown a king and queen dog, along with a \u201cBelinda\u2019s Best\u201d category to commemorate the late Belinda Griffin, who inspired the event.<\/p>\n

Advance registration is $20 and increases by $5 with each additional dog. It includes one bowl of gumbo or a drink, and all proceeds benefit Hope for Animals \u2013 Clear Creek Rescue. Registration and more information are available at TownOfFrisco.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Keystone\u2019s krewe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Then on Fat Tuesday itself, Keystone will host its own Mardi Gras party from 2:30-5 p.m. Feb. 25 at River Run Village. Attendees can dance to free music by Chris Daniels and the Kings while chowing down on gumbo made by local and regional chefs. Guests can expect dishes from Summit County\u2019s Kickapoo Tavern and Colorado Mountain College alongside Morrison\u2019s The Manor House. Recipes feature some rare ingredients, including duck and rabbit.<\/p>\n

Come hungry because official judges and the public rank the gumbo. Unlimited tasting bracelets for adults are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. Kids can get in for $5 ahead of time or $8 the day of the event. Children will have their own voting ticket to pick their favorite dish. Kid\u2019s celebrity chef Nicholas Hornbostel also will be present as a special guest.<\/p>\n

Along with more than $1,600 in prize money, there is an award for best team spirit for the gumbo cook-off, so be sure to decorate your booth and arrive in your best costumes. The contest is open to anyone who thinks their gumbo can win, and there is no entry fee. Visit KeystoneFestivals.com<\/a> for tickets and participation details.<\/p>\n

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Keystone\u2019s gumbo cook-off has local and regional chefs vying for the hearts of judges and the public. There is also a team spirit award, so expect the chefs to bring Mardi Gras flare.<\/strong>
Courtesy Keystone Neighbourhood Co.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

A few days later and just down the road is Arapahoe Basin Ski Area\u2019s Mardis Gras Night at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the 6th Alley Bar & Grill. The restaurant will feature a three-course southern dinner and bar specials.<\/p>\n

Patrons first will be served a salad of mixed greens, port-soaked cranberries, almonds, Stilton and raspberry vinaigrette. For the entr\u00e9e, guests will have cajun spiced duck breast, shrimp \u00e9touff\u00e9e, rice and collard greens.<\/p>\n

Save room for the dessert of bananas Foster cheesecake, cinnamon ice cream and warm bananas. The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 6-11. Visit ArapahoeBasin.com<\/a> to make a reservation.<\/p>\n

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Breckenridge\u2019s Mardi Gras celebration won\u2019t have floats this year, but the procession from Beaver Run Resort will feature live music and fun as people head to the River Walk Center.<\/strong>
Courtesy Jessie Unruh<\/em><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The Big Easy in Breckenridge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arguably the county\u2019s largest Mardi Gras festival happens in Breckenridge. This Tuesday, Feb. 25, will be a little different than parties in years past, since there are no floats for the Main Street parade. First enjoy a special lunch of gumbo and other authentic dishes with the former Mardi Gras kings and queens at Spencer\u2019s Steaks & Spirits inside the Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center.<\/p>\n

Then head to the neighboring Coppertop Bar & Cafe at 3 p.m. for a preparty before the Mardi Gras procession begins at 5:30. Parade royalty, along with the Denver-based Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band, will lead the revelers to the Riverwalk Center. Winners of the Westword Music Award in the brass band category for two years in a row, Guerrilla Fanfare will take the stage at 6.<\/p>\n

In addition to listening to the loud and rowdy horn players and percussionists, the Riverwalk Center will have food provided and New Orleans style drinks like hurricanes throughout the night. Lastly, the king and queen will be crowned at 6:50, and headliners New Orleans Suspects close out the night of funky Bacchanalia. The group began as a pick-up band at The Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans in 2009 and has since released five albums that have established the group as one of New Orleans\u2019 best supergroups. <\/p>\n

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