Worcester – The Canal District Alliance and the Canal District Business Association's Carnaval de Canal – Mardi Gras 2012 event is set for “Fat Tuesday,” Feb. 21, throughout Worcester's Canal District. Carnaval De Canal begins at 6 p.m. and will continue throughout the evening until the close of business.
The Canal District has seen substantial rebirth as an entertainment district populated with a variety of bars, restaurants and clubs, as well as retail establishments.
“This event promises to be an exciting celebration, highlighting what is widely acknowledged to be one of the city's most actively developing neighborhoods,” said John Giangregorio, president of the Canal District Alliance and the Canal District Business Association, “Come on down and join the fun!”
The evening will feature New Orleans-style food, entertainment, promotional giveaways, beads, exciting contests, drink specials and tastings, free horse-drawn wagon rides throughout the district, a chance to win a trip to the Mardi Gras celebration in Burlington, Vt., and much more. Shuttle service back and forth to some Worcester-area colleges will be available.
Participating venues to date include the Banner, Blackstone Tap, Bocado, Café Neo, the Center, Creegans, Jose Murphys, the Luck Dog, the 9’ines, Patsie Dugan's, Perfect Game, Smokestack, Square One, Three G's, the Hotel Vernon, and White Eagle/Acardia Club.
For an up to date list of participating venues, visit www.thecanaldistrict.com or on Facebook under “The Canal District.”
