David  Erickson, Executive Director, 954-926-3377, David@MardiGrasFiesta.com

To produce a historic and cultural event which showcases more than 20 Broward based cultural, civic and international groups. The groups attracts crowds of up to 50,000 residents and tourists during the annual festival and parade held in downtown Hollywood. The groups mimic New Orleans tradition by adopting a

DATES: Feruary. Fiesta Tropicale Festival: A New Orleans Style music and food festival, (February). Fiesta Tropicale Mardi Gras Parade: A New Orleans Style Mardi Gras parade complete with beads, costumes and elaborate floats, (February). Mardi Gras Masquerade Balls sponsored by local krewes (from January through Fat Tuesday). Community Krewe Meetings to teach members of the community the history of the event and how to become involved.