The One Arkansas Town That Turns Into New Orleans For Mardi Gras
The December holidays have wrapped up and the hangovers from New Years have passed, so now we can all look forward to festivities of Mardi Gras. Sure, there are towns around the state that throw a parade or maybe have a dinner. But there’s one city that explodes in purple, gold, and green and take visitors to the French Quarter of New Orleans year after year. Eureka Springs is hosting a myriad of festivities for the next two months. From balls to parades, let’s take a look at some of the happenings.
Our favorite eclectic city is about to have a Mardi Gras makeover for the next two months.
There's the Taste of N’Awlins at the Grand Central Hotel and Tavern (Jan. 20th) , Artigras: Palette to Palate (Jan. 25th), a benefit wine dinner (Jan. 27th), and a jazz brunch (Feb. 11th).
Not to mention all the dinner and dancing at the balls.
There's the Coronation Ball (Feb. 2nd) featuring the Grand Royal Procession at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The Basin Park Hotel will host the Mayor's Ball (Feb. 10th).
If you feel tired from just reading about all these events, it's okay, we've reached the finale. The ball will feature an oyster bar, Cajun dinner, and live music.
Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
