First Annual Titusville Mardi Gras Party and Parade Takes Place Today At Sand Point Park

By  //  February 11, 2017

MOLLY HATCHET, SUPERVILLAINS IN CONCERT

ABOVE VIDEO: The Cocoa Village Mardi was created by Brevard Productions, Inc. and will present the first annual Titusville Mardi Gras Party and Parade on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Sand Point Park in downtown Titusville, Florida.

CLICK HERE To Enter Float In the Parade

CLICK HERE to Become Vendor at the Event

SAVE MONEY  – MARDI GRAS ADMISSION TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL AREA WALGREENS STORES FOR ONLY $8. 

BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – Sand Point Park in downtown Titusville will transform into a New Orleans style French Quarter during the Titusville Mardi Gras Street Party and Parade, set for Saturday, February 11, 2017.

“We are very excited to have the Space Coast’s best special events organizers – Brevard Productions – to bring a super-fun family event to our town,” said Sunny Aggarwal, a partner in Bar IX, one of downtown Titusville’s most popular food, entertainment and drinks hot spots.

The Supervillains are one of central Florida's most popular and original bands. They will perform February 11 at The Titusville Mardi Gras.
The Supervillains are one of central Florida’s most popular and original bands. They will perform February 11 at The Titusville Mardi Gras.

 

Molly Hatchet will perform on the Space Coast Daily stage at 9 pm during the Titusville Mardi Gras Party & Parade.

On Saturday, The Titusville Mardi Gras Party & Parade at Sand Point Park, will feature six live bands on three premier stages, including rock legends Molly Hatchet on the Space Coast Daily stage and high energy rock band, The Supervillains, who a fun, fan-loving powerhouse. The Supervillains have crafted a sound distinctly their own; fresh, fun and embodied by the soul of the party lifestyle.

The Chief Cherry Band will bring New Orleans jazz and vibe to the Titusville Mardi Gras Street Party & Parade

The 7-piece Chief Cherry Band, one of central Florida’s hottest rising star bands, will be featured on the Jazz stage. This always entertaining band, choc-full of talent, will play authentic new and classic jazz to celebrate Mardi Gras – as well as fun music from all eras and genres.

Chief Cherry Band members are Shannon Cherry -Saxophones, Mark Sunderland – Trumpet, John McGuire – Trombone, Juan Ariel Pena Sanchez – Piano, Darryl McGowan – Bass, Ron Pirtle – Bass, Richie Mola – Drums, Felix Guerra – Drums and lead vocals by the stunning Angelica Pacheco.

In the three stage areas: there will be stilt walkers, jugglers, strolling musicians and much more to create a festive family atmosphere in Sand Point Park in downtown Titusville.

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Sand Point Park in downtown Titusville will transform into a New Orleans style French Quarter during the Titusville Mardi Gras Street Party, complete with professional floats.

Other bands performing before Molly Hatchet include Western Atlantic and Banjoman Franklin. Opening bands for the Space Coast Daily stage include No Need, Coastal Breed and Chief Cherry.

FREE UNLIMITED FAIR RIDES WITH ADMISSION TO MARDI GRAS

People coming to the Mardi Gras can also enjoy all the rides at the fair for no extra charge, as unlimited rides are included with Mardi Gras gate admission of $8 in advance or $12 at the gate.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:
5 p.m.: Titusville Mardi Gras Gates Open

Space Coast Daily Stage:

5 p.m. Banjoman Franklin in concert
6 p.m. Western Atlantic in concert
8 p.m. Titusville Mardi Gras Parade
9 p.m. Molly Hatchet in concert
10:30 p.m. Dance Party DJ

Savings Safari Jazz Stage:

5 p.m. Dance Party DJ
6 p.m. Chief Cherry Band
8 p.m. Titusville Mardi Gras Parade

Miller Lite Stage:

5 p.m. Dance Party DJ
6 p.m. No Need in concert
7 p.m. Coastal Breed in concert
8 p.m. Titusville Mardi Gras Parade
9 p.m. Coastal Breed in concert
9:45 p.m. The Supervillains in concert

5:30 p.m. – 7 pm: VIP Party: Tropical Groove band in concert

Strolling entertainment and specials through out the evening:

• News 6 Float and News Team
• Plena Mar Latino Band and Dancers sponsored by Gasolina
• Vegigantes dancers sponsored by Gasolina
• Cabezudos “Big Heads” Costumed Characters sponsored by Gasolina
• Mardi Gras Stilt Walkers
• Junkanoo Dancers and Band
• Rico Rice Sampling
• Gasolina drinks Sampling
• Shelby Rae Amazing Hoop Dancer
• Kennedy Space Center booth
• Orleans Bar & Bistro food booth
• Golden Gate New Orleans Food booths

The Sand Point Park in downtown Titusville will be the venue for the Mardi Gras beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 and ending at 1 a.m. on Sunday, February 12. Live musical entertainment will begin on all stages at 5 p.m., with each stage featuring a different genre of music.

Voncile Franklin (right) with Congressman Bill Posey (to her right)
Voncile Franklin, right, with Congressman Bill Posey.

“This is going to be an awesome event for our city”, said Voncile Franklin, of Franklin Productions, who is on the local organizing committee for the Titusville Mardi Gras.

“This type of family event is great for Titusville as it will have quality entertainment and will provide a celebratory meeting point for our community.”

ABOVE VIDEO: Sand Point Park will be the location for the Space Coast Daily Stage where southern-rock legends Molly Hatchet will perform in concert.

News 6, Getting Results, has joined the Titusville Mardi Gras as a sponsor and will be raising awareness and the spirit of celebration of central Florida.

Members of the News 6 news team will be at the Titusville Mardi Gras and will ride the News 6 float in the parade which will wind its way through Sand Point Park, through the exciting midway of The Titusville Fair. All guests entering the Titusville Mardi Gras will also enjoy free unlimited rides at the fair midway inside the mardi gras area.

News 6 is also running contests on their Facebook page for lucky people to win and ride aboard the News 6 Parade Float. Watch News 6 for more information and local news.

DELICIOUS CAJUN FOOD AND BEVERAGES

ML_Logo_1C_PosAnd if you like to eat Cajun style food, there will be plenty to choose from. Delicious Shrimp and grits, crawdads, red beans and rice, Jambalaya, Po’ Boy sandwiches and much more will be on offer at the Titusville Mardi Gras.

Miller Lite, Blue Moon, Leinenkugel and Fosters will be featured beers at multiple bars throughout the celebration.

Gasolina, ready to drink cocktails, are the Official Party In A Pouch drink of the Titusville Mardi Gras. Gasolina Urban Blends are ready to drink cocktails crafted with premium spirits such as high quality Caribbean rum, 100% agave tequila, five times filtered and distilled vodka and 100% natural fruit juices.

Gasolina is packaged in a unique and proprietary 200ml aluminum pouch with a straw inside. It is available by the case, and each case contains 8 boxes of 5 pouches each (40 pouches total). Gasolina Urban Blends come in 6 delicious flavors: Original, Tu Madras, Mojito, Pink Martini, Sangriiia and Sea Breeze.

Gasolina beverages will be featured throughout the Titusville Mardi Gras and will bring all of their costumed characters including Pleneros, Puertorricans Vegigantes, and Big Heads Cabezudos to join the party and parade.

A taste of authentic Caribbean culture will reverberate through Sand Point Park in downtown Titusville when Plena Mar Latino, a Puerto Rican group of 12 dynamic musicians, will perform their exciting and entertaining sound at the Titusville Mardi Gras Street Party & Parade, Saturday, February 11 in historic downtown Titusville.

Plena Mar Latino started as a group of four (4) members consisting of: Güiro, Punteador, Seguidor and Requinto. Then the congas, trumpets, trombones and bass were added.

Today the group consists of twelve (12) professional musicians in its branch, and thus highlighting that typical acoustic sound that is still heard playing in the corners of our neighborhoods in Puerto Rico. But at the same time it is our attempt to maintain a tradition that, instead of staying, distant and forgotten, is reinvented originally and dynamically.

A modern group, full of energy, with young, modern visions and with much desire to continue our own style but still reserving the feeling of what is full.

That’s why they are different from the other groups in Central Florida. They have participated in several Puerto Rican parades and multiple social activities, such as: The San Sebastian Street Festival in Orlando and Miami, The Bomb and Plena Festival in Tampa, The Cultural Festival in Miami and The Hispanic Festival in Jacksonville among many others.

CLICK HERE to enter a float in the parade

CLICK HERE to become a vendor at the event

SAVE MONEY  – MARDI GRAS ADMISSION TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL AREA WALGREENS STORES BEGINNING JANUARY 12,201 FOR ONLY $8. 

OVER 100,000 BEADS, BEADS AND MORE BEADS

Professional and personal Mardi Gras themed floats are expected to be showcased during the Titusville Mardi Gras Parade of Floats at Sand Point Park in downtown Titusville.

The parade will begin at 8 p.m. and will travel the entire length of the fairgrounds, where over 100,000 beads will be tossed to the revelers. Companies, clubs, families, teams and all organizations are invited to enter a float into the parade.

KING AND QUEEN OF TITUSVILLE MARDI GRAS: The couple that shows the most Mardi Gras spirit through their costumes and attitude will be crowned the King & Queen of Mardi Gras.

ENTER THE PARADE

All types of organizations are encouraged to enter the parade. The parade will take place at 8 pm and will proceed through the Sand Point Park fair grounds, with over 100,000 beads being tossed for all the crowds to enjoy. This will be a wonderful celebration for the City of Titusville.

There will be professional floats as you would see in New Orleans Mardi Gras parades and a wide variety of trailers, trucks, and all sorts of vehicles decorated to celebrate Mardi Gras, the city of Titusville and the Brevard lifestyle.

So get together with your friends and enter a float in this fun parade.

Float Options: CLICK HERE to see Professional Floats available 

float ship-tecoProfessional Floats: Includes your choice of a Mardi Gras themed professional float and driver, music sound system on float, organization name on float and event posters, beads for tossing to the crowd.

Includes 20 tickets to the VIP party on Saturday night (which also includes admission to the Mardi Gras) Deadline to be included in marketing December 1,2016. $2495 cost.

Floast bay-news-9Business Partner Float: Includes a position in the parade for your decorated float or vehicle, an exhibit booth at the street party,10 general admission tickets. Includes float entry and beads. Does not include professional float. $495 cost.

Personal Floats: Includes a position in the parade for your decorated personal float, 2 VIP tickets and 8 general admission tickets with beads for tossing to the crowd. $295 cost.

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Non-Profit Float: Includes a position in the parade for your float, 6 general admission tickets. with beads provided. Must submit and have approved non-profit float application. $195 cost.

 

TICKETS: Admission tickets for the Titusville Mardi Gras may be purchased in advance at any central Florida Walgreens beginning January 12,2017 for only $8. Tickets purchased at the gates on the day of the event will be $12 per person. Tickets include admission to the Mardi Gras area at The Titusville Fair at Sand Point Park, admission to all the concerts, free unlimited rides on the fair rides, admission to the circus shows and access to watch the Mardi Gras and beads, beads, beads. This is an all-ages event and everyone entering pays the admission charge, except infants under the age of 2. Everyone entering with a ticket has access to free unlimited rides, admission to all the concerts, the circus, the parade of floats and all the entertainment.

VIP PARTY AND TICKETS: There will be a VIP Party under the large pavilion at Sand Point Park, beginning at 5:30 pm until 7 pm. VIP ticket holders will receive access to the VIP Party, a souvenir mardi gras mask, Mardi Gras beads, a cajun style meal from 5:30 pm until 7 pm, a Titusville Mardi Gras souvenir cup with alcoholic drink or soft beverage, and a special viewing area for the parade of floats. VIP tickets may be purchased at any Walgreens store for $29 beginning January 12,2017.

RIDES, GAMES AND FUN AT THE TITUSVILLE FAIR DURING MARDI GRAS

During the Titusville Mardi Gras, there will be more than 50 rides, games, food stands and shows to enjoy. Rides are included with admission. After the Mardi Gras finishes on Feb 11. the fair will continue its run until Feb. 19 at Sand Point Park. Fair admission is $12 Mondays through Thursdays and $12 Fridays through Sundays.

CLICK HERE for fair information or go to www.TitusvilleFair.com

CLICK HERE for a form to enter a float in the parade

CLICK HERE for a form to become a vendor at the event

For more information about the Titusville Mardi Gras Street Party and Parade call 1-855-386-3836 or 321-323-4460.

 

SAVE MONEY  – MARDI GRAS ADMISSION TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL AREA WALGREENS STORES FOR ONLY $8. 

CLICK HERE To Enter Float In the Parade

CLICK HERE to Become Vendor at the Event

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ABOVE MAP: Sand Point Park in downtown Titusville will transform into a New Orleans style French Quarter during the Titusville Mardi Gras Street Party and Parade, set for Saturday, February 11, 2017.