For Immediate Release                                               Contact:  Melanie Lee
01/15/2010                                                                Phone: (337) 948-5227
                                                                                  tourism@cityofopelousas.com

Mardi Gras Schedule

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010
10:00 a.m.— 11:15 a.m.
“Design a Mardi Gras Mask Workshop”- Designed for children ages 8 to 12 years, this workshop allows kids to celebrate Mardi Gras in a unique and creative way. Led by artist and St. Landry Parish Talented Arts instructor, Jerome Ford, Children will design a Mardi Gras mask using pieces of Louisiana trees and other natural materials. The free workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February  6, from 10 a.m.—11:15 a.m. at the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center located at 315 North Main Street in downtown Opelousas. Space is limited and reservations are required.  For more information, or for reservations, please call the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center at 337-948-2589.

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010
11:00 a.m.
Half Fast Krewe of Frank’s  Parade
Be sure to schedule a stop in Opelousas for this fun-filled parade! Families & friends join in the spirit of Mardi Gras as it rolls down East Landry Street and back up West Vine Street to Frank's Bar at 11 am. Line-up begins at 9:30 am.  (337) 407-2288.

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Opelousas Down Town Mardi Gras
Opelousas Mardi Gras Celebration continues Feb. 16 with live Zdeco/Cajun
Music in downtown historic Opelousas.  From 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., enjoy the sounds of Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie around the Courthouse Square.