Portland's Second Annual Mardi Gras Ball happens February 18th, 2012! Tickets on sale Wednesday Jan. 4th!

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 3, 2012 -- Tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 4th for the second annual Portland Mardi Gras Ball, sponsored by the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus .Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door for this 21-and-over party, and doors will open at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Bossanova Ballroom. Visit http://www.portlandmardigras.com for more information and tickets link.

This year’s theme, “They All Ask’d For You,” will surely bring out the zoo animals and sea creatures in all the revelers. This classic New Orleans tune made famous by The Meters, celebrates the inhabitants of the city’s Audubon Zoo (and beyond) and will provide the ball’s decor and costume inspiration.

The zoological evening will include live music from the Too Loose Cajun/Zydeco Band, Atomic Gumbo, the Transcendental Brass Band, and special guests; delicious home-style Louisiana food provided by The Swamp Shack; a costume contest; the crowning of the 2012 Mardi Gras King and Queen; the search for the “baby” in the king cake; and a no-host bar.

Said Krewe co-captain Steve Kerin, “After moving from Louisiana seven years ago, we saw a love of life and joy of celebration in Portland. But Mardi Gras seemed to be just a night with themed drink specials. Creating a Louisiana-authentic Mardi Gras Ball was our chance to not just throw another great Portland party, but help connect folks here to the deeper traditions that are unique to the festivities. Last year we were blown away by the creativity of the costumes and the enthusiastic attendance. If you’re from Louisiana, or have a love for the music and culture, or maybe just curious about how Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated, you really have to come out and join us!”

Last year, over 250 Portlanders celebrated Mardi Gras with the Mysti Krewe at the first annual ball, and sponsors expect to draw 500 people this year.

To buy tickets or for more information, visit www.portlandmardigras.com or email portlandmardigras@gmail.com.

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