620 East Main Street Red River, New Mexico 87558Parades, Photos and Carnival News
Red River New Mexico is the scene of the biggest and gaudiest party the mountains of Northern New Mexico have ever seen, with an emphasis on fun for everyone, great food designed to light up the taste buds and frivolity that can only be described as Red River Mardi Gras MadnessStay in this fantastic townhouse during Red River Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday is FREE! Offer Details
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WHEN IS MARDI GRAS?
February 16, 2010
Celebrate Mardi Gras Red River-style at 8,750 feet! With a parade processions daily, bar series, live music, Cajun cuisine and beads galore, Red River New Mexico’s Mardi Gras celebration is only secondary to that of New Orleans.
The 18th annual Red River six day party theme is "Where in the World is Mardi Gras ?" with a New Orleans style masquerade ball and live cajun music kicking off the festivities on Thursday night .
Friday night is the infamous "Drink Making Contest." Watch the winning Krewe De Lush below to see why it is the highlight of Red River Mardi Gras.
The Parade Procession, on Saturday, is down Red River's historic Main Street. Rich and colorful themes, maskers in original costumes and elaborately decorated floats all combine to make the annual Mardi Gras parade the centerpiece attraction of Red River Mardi Gras
Most of the events feature live music and dancing along with New Orleans food and drinks, beads and much more.
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For more information on Mardi Gras, or to Book your Mardis Gras Lodging in Red River, contact Resort Realty toll free at 1.800.339.2474 or reservations 575.770.0918 or locally at 575.754.2927.
