Family Gras

Magical, Mystical Family Gras

February 25, 26, & 27, 2011

Metairie, Louisiana

Festival Plaza - Jefferson Parish

FAMILY GRAS - A CELEBRATION OFCARNIVAL AND FAMILY

Family Gras is the perfect weekend getaway for family. Family Gras traditionally takes place on the neutral ground of Veterans Memorial Boulevard across from Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, Louisiana. An ideal location to see the pageantry of Mardi Gras and enjoy the FREE outdoor concerts with Live Music on the Festival Plaza Main Stage & The Louisiana Stage from National Artists and Louisiana's Own.

Costuming encouraged...come out for Fright Night Friday wearing your spookiest threads. Join us Sports Saturday wearing your favorite team colors, dress for the season...purple, green and gold; and on Carnival Sunday!

Flambeau Court food vendors 'cook up' a good time with such favorites as jambalaya, crawfish pasta, muffulettas, pizza and gator-on-a-stick. Enjoy Louisiana goodies like beignets, king cake and cafe au lait!

The Art Market features local and regional artisans booths of specialty arts & crafts available Saturday and Sunday.

Local Hotels feature special packages for your family's comfort. Discount packages will be provided on this site, check back fall 2010. Jefferson Parish has accommodations to suit everyone's budget.

Family Gras is suspended until the
2011 carnival season.
Click here for details.

Krewe of Centurions

Family Gras 2011 Entertainment
Line-Up to be advised

Gavin DeGraw & Jesse McCartney at 2009 Family Gras

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Caesar - 6:00 p.m.

Parade will arrive at Festival Plaza at
approximately 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Rhea - 1:00 p.m.

Parade will arrive at Festival Plaza at
approximately 3:00 p.m.

Centurions - 5:30 p.m.

 Parade will arrive at Festival Plaza at
approximately 7:00 p.m.

Special thanks to the Jefferson Parish Krewe Captains & Riders for their dedication, hard work & carnival spirit!

SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

A great opportunity to showcase YOUR business or service by partnering with the Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau (JCVB) as a sponsor of Family Gras 2011! With attendance estimated at 80,000 and a 6 million dollar economic impact on Jefferson Parish in 2009, what a fantastic advertising opportunity. Join us in promoting tourism and carnival in Jefferson Parish.

Contact the Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau (JCVB) at 504-731-7083 or send email inquiries to the attention of Terrie Birkel at terrie@experiencejefferson.com.

FOOD BOOTH VENDORS

Our Flambeau Court (festival food booths) is filled with Louisiana cuisine and dessert. Space is limited and applications are accepted on a first come basis. You are certainly welcome to contact the JCVB for information on becoming a vendor in 2011.

Send email inquiries to the attention of Terrie Birkel at terrie@experiencejefferson.com.

ART MARKET VENDORS

HOTEL PACKAGES

Coming fall 2010
Check back with us for details and packages to
accommodate your stay