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Family Gras
February 10-12 2012
A CELEBRATION OF CARNIVAL AND FAMILY
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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 Krewe Stage from National Artists and Louisiana's own.
Visit Ticket Master.com to purchase The Royal Pass, a VIP ticket allowing backstage access, where you get an up close view of stage(s), access to VIP food & beverage; pass is valid for the weekend.
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 FOOD COURT VENDOR LISTING:

Andrea's Restaurant & Catering -
Charbroiled Oysters 1/2 doz $8, 1 Doz.$15-, Crabmeat Ravioli $7, Oyster Ravioli $7, Seafood Gumbo $6-
and Cheese Ravioli $5-

Big Wil & The Warden, LLC-
Rib-eye Steak Po boy w/fries $7, Alligator sausage poboy w/ fries $7, Bacon-wrapped Shrimp sandwich w/ fries $7, Chicken on a stick $6, Corn Dog $3-,Gyro $7-, and Funnel Cake $6-

Deep Fried What?! -
Deep Fried Oreos $4, Deep Fried Twinkies $4, Deep Fried Pickles $4, Deep Fried Bananas $5, Nathan's Hot Dogs $4-

Fry Dat!! Louisiana -
The Bloomin' Mum $8-, Fried Green Been Supreme $5-, Sweet Potato Chips $5-, Deep Fried King Cake $4-, Cheezy-Stix: fried mozzarella stix $5-, Ben-Yays! $5
MyMe's Catering -
Crawfish Pasta $7-, Stuffed Crab with Potato Salad $7, Fried Drumettes $6
New Orleans Cookery -
Jambalaya $7, Crab Cake $7, Fried Catfish Plate $7, Bayou Seafood Pocket $7, Blackened Bourbon Chicken $7, Red Beans & Rice $7-
Saucy's BBQ Grill -
Pulled Pork Poboy with or without Spicy Cole Slaw $7-, Half Rack Ribs $10-, 4 Ribs $7- Rib Plate (3) with 2 sides $10- Smoked Beans $3-, Spicy Cole Slaw $3-

New Orleans Original Daiquiris -
White Russian, Margarita, Jungle Juice, Pina Colada
12oz. $5-, 24oz. Mug $10-, 32 oz. $12-
Beverage Booths (2) -
Serving Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra $3-
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Bottled Water $3-
Mardi Gras Tea $7-, in Souvenir Cup $10-
Kid's GrasBerry frozen drink $3-
Hotel Package Accommodations The Hilton New Orleans Airport
901 Airline Drive / Kenner, Louisiana 70062
Accommodations at the Hilton N.O. Airport Hotel
Breakfast Buffet
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Fitness Center
FAMILY GRAS RATES:
$124 single/double occupancy
$144 triple occupancy
$164 quad
Rates are subject to tax
Call 504.469.500 and ask for the "Family Gras" package!
Additional Accommodations in Jefferson
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Andrea's Restaurant & Catering -
Charbroiled Oysters 1/2 doz $8, 1 Doz.$15-, Crabmeat Ravioli $7, Oyster Ravioli $7, Seafood Gumbo $6-
and Cheese Ravioli $5-
Big Wil & The Warden, LLC-
Rib-eye Steak Po boy w/fries $7, Alligator sausage poboy w/ fries $7, Bacon-wrapped Shrimp sandwich w/ fries $7, Chicken on a stick $6, Corn Dog $3-,Gyro $7-, and Funnel Cake $6-

Deep Fried What?! -
Deep Fried Oreos $4, Deep Fried Twinkies $4, Deep Fried Pickles $4, Deep Fried Bananas $5, Nathan's Hot Dogs $4-

Fry Dat!! Louisiana -
The Bloomin' Mum $8-, Fried Green Been Supreme $5-, Sweet Potato Chips $5-, Deep Fried King Cake $4-, Cheezy-Stix: fried mozzarella stix $5-, Ben-Yays! $5
Crawfish Pasta $7-, Stuffed Crab with Potato Salad $7, Fried Drumettes $6
Saucy's BBQ Grill -
Pulled Pork Poboy with or without Spicy Cole Slaw $7-, Half Rack Ribs $10-, 4 Ribs $7- Rib Plate (3) with 2 sides $10- Smoked Beans $3-, Spicy Cole Slaw $3-

New Orleans Original Daiquiris -
White Russian, Margarita, Jungle Juice, Pina Colada
12oz. $5-, 24oz. Mug $10-, 32 oz. $12-
Beverage Booths (2) -
Serving Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra $3-
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Bottled Water $3-
Mardi Gras Tea $7-, in Souvenir Cup $10-
Kid's GrasBerry frozen drink $3-
Hotel Package Accommodations The Hilton New Orleans Airport
901 Airline Drive / Kenner, Louisiana 70062
Accommodations at the Hilton N.O. Airport Hotel
Breakfast Buffet
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Fitness Center
FAMILY GRAS RATES:
$124 single/double occupancy
$144 triple occupancy
$164 quad
Rates are subject to tax
Call 504.469.500 and ask for the "Family Gras" package!
901 Airline Drive / Kenner, Louisiana 70062
Accommodations at the Hilton N.O. Airport Hotel
Breakfast Buffet
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Fitness Center
FAMILY GRAS RATES:
$124 single/double occupancy
$144 triple occupancy
$164 quad
Rates are subject to tax
Call 504.469.500 and ask for the "Family Gras" package!
Additional Accommodations in Jefferson
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Family Gras Past Entertainers
Little Big Town The Guess Who

Gavin DeGraw Jesse McCartney

Sister Hazel Tito Jackson

Amanda Shaw Natasha Bedingfield

The Vettes

Crowd enjoying Family Gras!
Upcoming Events
Family Gras
Don't miss one of Jefferson Parish's premiere carnival events...Family Gras feat
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Lundi Gras Celebration at Kenner Rivertown (Zulu meets Argus)
At the River the King of Zulu and the King of Argus parades each meet and toast
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Mardi Gras Celebration
Fat Tuesday celebration kicks off at 10:00 a.m. on the east bank of Jeffers
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Family Gras
Don't miss one of Jefferson Parish's premiere carnival events...Family Gras featMore Info
Lundi Gras Celebration at Kenner Rivertown (Zulu meets Argus)
At the River the King of Zulu and the King of Argus parades each meet and toastMore Info
Mardi Gras Celebration
Fat Tuesday celebration kicks off at 10:00 a.m. on the east bank of JeffersMore Info
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