The 32nd Annual Gloucester Mardi Gras, Eastern NC's longest running Mardi Gras festival, is Feb. 15 at the Gloucester Community Club. We model our Mardi Gras after the RURAL Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana, a kid-friendly, community event. Preparations start the Friday night before with veggie chopping and a music jam. Gloucester Mardi Gras starts at 11:00 Saturday morning with live music. Gumbo, deep fried turkey, and delicious side dishes are ready by early afternoon, announced by a Fool's Procession. Mask-making available for the kids! Costumes welcome! Unknown Tongues Cajun Zydeco Band plays around 3:00, kicking the dance off with the children's King and Queen coronation, march, and bead toss. We are accepting gumbo donations (chicken, sausage, onions, garlic, etc.)! Email [email protected]. This event is FREE and OPEN to everybody, made possible by your donations. Kids and instruments? Oui! No pets, please! More info: Barbara or Bryan 252-729-8021. Gloucester Mardi Gras is an Accidental Production.