So how can you not love a Mardi Gras parade through Manchester, beads, dancing, and beer? Count us in! From the Dogtown Dance Theatre website:

Join Dogtown Dance Theatre for their 5th annual Mardi Gras celebration and parade! Open to the Richmond community, Dogtown will celebrate Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 6, 2016.

Parade Route: Leaves 15th St. and Bainbridge headed West on 15th St. Turns right on Porter heading North. Turns right on 10th heading East. Turns right on Bainbridge heading South. Then returns to Dogtown Dance Theatre at 15th St.

Performers include: RVA Dance Collective, Host of Sparrows, Claves Unidos, Pole Pressure, Khalima, Deanna Danger, Zach Surina, Circular Expressions, Latin Vintage and live music by Happy Lucky Combo.

We’ll be serving local brews and Cajun catering by Sophia’s International Cuisine! Food trucks will be parked outside of the theatre as well for your dining pleasure.

Don’t miss the biggest Mardi Gras party on Richmond’s southside!

Show Admission: $15
Children 5-12: $5
Children under 5: FREE
PARADE: 3pm | SHOW: 4-7pm | PARTY: 7pm-10pm

Dogtown Dance Theatre

109 W. 15th Street

Richmond VA, 23224