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Mardi Gras is fast approaching and we are looking forward to another awesome year in Natchez, Mississippi!

There are two parades scheduled in Natchez this year and the Krewe of Fat Mama’s will be participating in both of them!  We will have a nice crowd for both parades as they both start at Fat Mama’s Tamales before making their way down Canal Street, Main & Franklin Street, be sure to come early to get a window seat and have a great time!

February 1, 2013 – Krewe of Natchez Indian’s Parade starts at 6 pm.  Floats, bands, etc will line up on Broadway Street and the parade will start at Fat Mama’s Tamales on Canal Street, continue down Canal Street before turning onto Main Street and proceeding  to Franklin Street, before returning to Broadway Street. This is a night parade, so if you got kids be sure to get them to wear something bright, bring a flashlight or light stick!

February 8, 2013 – The Krewe of Phoenix parade starts at 4 p.m.  Floats, bands, etc will line up on Broadway Street and the parade will start at Fat Mama’s Tamales on Canal Street, continue down Canal Street before turning onto Main Street and proceeding  to Franklin Street, before returning to Broadway Street.  This parade is during daylight hours and is usually slightly larger than the previous parade.  The Krewe of Fat Mama’s will be throwing out beads, Metal Doubloons, Whole Jalapeno Peppers among some other fun things!

February 11, 2013 – The American Queen steamboat will be docking in Natchez at or around 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.  It is always fun to welcome guest guest Natchez, and starting at approximately 4:30, make your way under-the-hill or to the bluff top to listen to calliope music as they depart Natchez for their next stop!

February 19, 2013 – The American Queen steamboat will be docking in Natchez at or around 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.  It is always fun to welcome guest guest Natchez, and starting at approximately 4:30, make your way under-the-hill or to the bluff top to listen to calliope music as they depart Natchez for their next stop!

February 21-24, 2013 – Literary & Cinema Celebration at the Convention Center! For more information please visit http://www.visitnatchez.org/includes/events/index.cfm?action=displayDetail&eventid=16073

February 24, 2013 – Enjoy an evening of Mint Juleps & live music at the histroic Auburn antebellum home in Natchez! For more information visit, http://www.visitnatchez.org/includes/events/index.cfm?action=displayDetail&eventid=16468

February 26, 2013 – The American Queen steamboat will be docking in Natchez at or around 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.  It is always fun to welcome guest guest Natchez, and starting at approximately 4:30, make your way under-the-hill or to the bluff top to listen to calliope music as they depart Natchez for their next stop!

Be Sure to check www.visitnatchez.org for an updated calendar of events for additional events and happenings! http://www.visitnatchez.org/

Have a Safe and Happy Mardi Gras Season!

~ Fat Mama