Mardi Gras On Main

Bring the whole 'krewe' and join us in celebrating the spirit of Mardi Gras!

Date

Saturday, Mar 01 2025
Expired!
All Day

Location

Old Ellicott City

ACTIVITIES;

Mask Scavenger Hunt – All Ages
Participating stores in town will have a Mardi Gras Mask hidden somewhere in their shop.
Inform the employees when you find it and you will receive a string of beads! 

   Street Name Game – Kids 12-3pm
Or until the first 100 game cards are given out
Pick up your game card at Forget Me Not Factory The businesses on the card will show a different  street sign from the New Orleans French Quarter Get the shop and locate the Street SignTell the employees once you find it and you will receive a sticker for that space on your game cardWhen your card is complete bring them to Little Market Cafe where you will receive a Free King Cake Donut!

Strolling Zydeco Band 2pm – 3:30pm
Starting at 2pm in Tiber Park the band will perform for about 30 mins.  They will parade through town stopping at different locations to play a tune. The will end at the Wine Bin at 3pm.

Photo Booth 2-4pm
Held on the porch at Pam Long Photography
 Festive props for getting the perfect Mardi Gras Photo – FREE

Carnival At The Bin 1pm – 6pm FREE
Held at The WIne Bin, 8390 Main Street
Live Music by “Work In Progress” and “Zydeco Jed”.  New Orleans Inspired Food,
Drink in
a Heated Tent. Benefitting Voices For Children

SCAVENGER HUNT MAP

Pick up your Scavenger Hunt Maps at The Wine Bin and  Forget Me Not Factory 

Click on map to Download

Click on map to Download

SPECIALS IN TOWN

BusinessSpecial
Axgard30 minutes of Ax throwing for $15
Bee Inspired20% off* STOREWIDE. *Honey Royales are Excluded
Cozy Cafe Bakery & BistroKing Cake (whole and by the slice!). Mocktail Hurricane Drink (Eye of the Hurricane). Paczki (Filled Doughnuts!). All located across from Tiber Park!
Discoveries20% OFF Sterling and Gemstone Jewelry
Ellicott Distilling Co.MARDI GRAS SPECIALS: $8 HURRICANE (Rum). $8 MARDI GRAS PARTY PUNCH (Vodka). $8 FRENCH 75 (Gin). $4 Mardi Gras Mocktails (virgin drinks)
Forget-Me-Not Factory, IncWear your favorite Mardi Gras mask and receive a 10% discount for regularly priced products at the Forget-Me-Not Factory on March 1st
Gloss Hair StudioGoddess Glitter Hair Tinsel. Buy 6 get 3 free!
Little Market CaféMake your own Mardi Gras Mask - 1pm - 3pm FREE while supplies last.
Manor Hill TavernFood Special: Crab Étouffée made with cajun spiced broth ,white rice, and jumbo crab meat! Drink Special: $5 King Cake Shooters
Simply the Best BoutiqueNEW Spring apparel available in-store, come shop till you drop!
Sunflower Trading CompanyAll new items in store. New 2025 Harris Tweed handbags and backpacks, unveiling of the new Spring/Summer Straw and panama hats, New Gottmann Lightweight linen caps and specials up to 25% off on select items all weekend long.
Sweet CascadesBourbon Truffles for Mardi Gras on Main! A creamy dark chocolate ganache, infused with Bourbon. Dipped in dark chocolate then rolled in crushed graham.
Unusual CompanyFeatured Gelato Flavor: Creme Brulee
The Wine BinFree Wine Tastings in-store, 5% Off any 6 Bottles of wine, 15% Off 12

Organizer

Ellicott City Partnership [ECP]
Phone
(443) 762-2047
Email
[email protected]