P.O. Box 847
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 686-195 (719) 685-9127


MANITOU SPRINGS CARNIVALE PARADE
 

P.O. BOX 847
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO 80829
(719) 685-9127

PRESS RELEASE and CALL FOR ENTRIES

See photos from the 2008 Carinvale!

Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade is Feb. 2 – Faces in the Crowd!

The Carnivale Parade, Manitou’s annual Mardi Gras-style celebration of art, great food and good times, is once again putting out the call for festival goers to parade down Manitou Avenue. Individuals, groups, musicians singly or in groups – just about anything in any way entertaining and non-motorized – are encouraged to show up and show off. Giant puppets, many-peopled snakes and dragons, highly individualized costumes, human-powered floats defying description and much, much more typically wind their way along the Avenue from Memorial Park to Soda Springs Park.
This year’s Carnivale Parade will be Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. The theme for the 2008 Carnivale Parade is “Faces in the Crowd.”
The rules for the Parade continue to be few and sensible. Those wishing to march, singly or in groups, need only show up in Memorial Park before 12:30 p.m. in costume. Musical instruments are welcome, as are bands and human and animal powered floats. No motorized vehicles are allowed and participants are cautioned that any illegal activities will result in a citation from the Manitou police. Open containers of alcohol are against the law. The Parade is family-friendly.
All are invited, just dress up and show up at Memorial Park by 12:30 p.m. the day of the Parade.
Those wishing to inquire about volunteer opportunities for Carnivale should call 685-9127.
Manitou’s Economic Development Council will once again sponsor a free shuttle service from selected Manitou lodging establishments to downtown and back . Special lodging packages are available. The shuttle service will run until no longer needed during the hours before and following the Parade. For information about the shuttle service and lodging packages for Carnivale, call 685-9127.
The Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off will once again precede the Parade and will be held in Soda Springs Park, with public tastings – two for a buck – beginning at 11 a.m. For Gumbo Cook-Off information and rules, call the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, 685-5089.
For Carnivale information, call 685-9127 or write to Carnivale, P.O. Box 847, Manitou Springs, CO 80829.

Carnivale 2008 – Faces In The Crowd
Fact Sheet
January 15, 2008
For Immediate Release

(Manitou Springs, Colorado) Come celebrate the flavor of living with the sights, sounds and culinary delights of Carnivale! There is a little bit of everything for everyone to enjoy during Carnivale - February 1 and 2, 2008.

Take a peek at the menu of exciting Carnivale themed dining, lodging and entertainment presented by Manitou Springs’ finest establishments.

Entertainment Friday, February 1, 2008 8 PM to Close

Mardi Gras Ball
The Ancient Marnier, 926 Manitou Avenue, Creating A New Sense
The Keg Lounge, 730 Manitou Avenue, Pulp Fiction

Entertainment, Food and Celebrations! Saturday, February 2, 2008

Townhouse Lounge, 907 Manitou Avenue, The Tribe
The Ancient Marnier, 926 Manitou Avenue, Creating A New Sense with the Zulu All Stars
The Keg Lounge, 730 Manitou Avenue, Pulp Fiction


Adam's Mountain Cafe
934 Manitou Avenue
Serving To Go from the Patio
Blackened Chicken Sandwiches, Vegetarian Jambalaya, Lemon Pound Cake, Bristol Brew.
Full service dining inside only
Tables along the creek so folks can drink their beer and people watch.

The Stagecoach Inn
702 Manitou Avenue
New Orleans style music by Blue Moon on the street side patio from 11am to 3pm.
Coors Light drafts at $2.00. "Gumbo To Go!" $5.00 for a bowl…take along during the parade. The Chef will be featuring Southern Fried Catfish, Blackened Catfish, Gumbo Platters and other specials in the restaurant all day.

Black Cat Books
720 Manitou Avenue
10 am to 9:00 pm
Make Your Own Mardi Gras Mask, Live Music and Fine Wine


Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off
Chamber of Commerce event in Soda Springs Park, Downtown Manitou Springs
11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Soda Springs Park, Downtown Manitou Springs

1:00 Faces In The Crowd Parade
Step Off From Memorial Park No Registration Required
Line-up at 12:30

Special Lodging Packages

El Colorado Lodge
23 Manitou Avenue, 800-782-2246, 685-5485
Cozy adobe cottages on the Avenue with fireplaces and kitchens.
Stay one night, get 2nd night at half price.
Stay 2 nights, get the 3rd night free.

TWO SISTERS INN CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS, Ten Otoe Place, February 1 & 2, 2008. “Laissez le bon temps rouler”, or “let the good times roll”, is the theme of the weekend at the Two Sisters Inn. Arrive Friday evening and after a refreshing night’s sleep, get into the spirit with a "BIG EASY" breakfast. Then enjoy the 15th Annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off in Memorial Park and sample the prize-winning Gumbo--many local restaurants will also be featuring Cajun food all day. Now get ready to revel at the CARNIVALE Parade—we’ll even provide the authentic Carnivale throw beads. After another restful night, enjoy a fabulous breakfast and jazz music that will make you feel like you’re on Bourbon Street!
Dates: February 1 & 2, 2008 (Two-night stay required) Cost: $250 - $290 (tax not included) based on double occupancy. info@twosisinn.com, www.twosisinn.com, 800-2-SIS-INN (274-7466), 685-9684


Drink Responsibly
Stay and Play in Manitou Springs!
For Lodging Information Call:
Call 800-642-2567


Hotel Shuttle Services Provided By Miller Light
The Miller Light shuttle is free and will run up and down Manitou Avenue from 10:30 a. to 11:00 p.m. (or when all lodging guests have been returned to their rooms.

El Colorado Lodge
Comfort Inn
Castaways Inn
Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Manitou Near Parade Route
Soda Springs Park
*Note Shuttle Stops during the parade and resumes service until 11:00 p.m. on Saturday or until all hotel guests have been delivered to their accommodations.

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