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Mardi Gras 2008
Missed all the fun of Magic Hat Mardi Gras 2008, a fundraiser for the Women's Rape Crisis Center? Don't worry, you can see all the action and fun by clicking on the link below.
Download the Mardi Gras Video (Photodex Presentation)
To run this video, you must click on "run" and then again click on "run" when you are prompted to do so.
Disclaimer: This wonderful video was made by a third party; WRCC does not condone or support all images in this video
(including, but not limited to, political election candidate posters and any inappropriate behaviors shown in this
video).
Each year, thousands of people pack the snowy streets of Burlington to join in one of the region's largest outdoor celebrations. The annual Mardi Gras Parade in February provides not only music, masks and merrymaking, but renders the WRCC the highest profit ever for an event, bringing in around $23,000. The sucess of this fundraiser is thanks to the partnership with Magic Hat Brewing Company as well as support from the community and the diligent efforts of over 400 volunteers!
Dress warmly, bring some friends, and come out to watch the parade, grab beads, and support the Women's Rape Crisis Center!
We start looking for groups of people who want to volunteer as parade route volunteers in December. These groups (try to find a group of friends or co-workers of about 20 people) will recieve free t-shirts, beads, and training on crowd control. For more information, please call Kris 864-0555 or kris@stoprapevermont.org
What you can do during Mardi Gras Season for the Women's Rape Crisis Center?
Every year Magic Hat Brewing Company throws a big party on Church Street in benefit of the Women's Rape Crisis Center (WRCC). The Mardi Gras Party and
Parade is our largest fundraising event all year. We hope that you will be able to help out in some way and have fun doing it!
Below are a list of events and volunteer opportunities:
Authentic Mardi Gras Beads & Masks for Sale
Get your rubber ducky, alligator, flamingo, and many others bead options at: Church Street Locations:
The Body Shop, Ecco, Ben & Jerry's Icecream, Kiss the Cook, Sweet Lady Jane, Tribeca, Expressions, Apple Mountain, Monelle, Scribbles
Other Burlington or S.B. Locations:
Pearl Street Beverage, UVM Bookstore (Davis Center), Bennington Potters(College Street), Tootsies(College St.), Advance Music Center(S. Champlain St.),
Battery Street Jeans (Pine St.),Eastern Mountain Sports (Dorset St.), Healthy Living Natural Foods (Dorset St.), Women's Source for Sports (Dorset St.)
Other Locations:
5 Corners Discount Beverage (Essex- Route 2),
Winooski Beverage Warehouse (Winooski- Route 15)
Regular beads are $5, light-ups $10, all proceeds go to WRCC.
Vermont Teddy Bear Company
Has donated bears for us to sell before and the day of the parade. If you are interested in purchasing a Mardi Gras VT Teddy Bear, please call the
office at 864-0555 or pick one up at the parade!
American Flatbread Benefit Night
Monday, February 18th
AFB has gracious decided to host a benefit dinner for us, for every large bread they sell they will donate $4 ($2 for smalls) to us! If you are able
to come out that night we would really appreciate it.
Gardener's Supply Benefit Concert for the WRCC
Next Wednesday, February 20th, 7pm - 10pm, all ages at the Metronome. $10 donation suggested – all proceeds to WRCC. They have booked two bands, The
Dan Coleman Band, a jamband from UVM playing Moe, Phish & The Dead, and Big Boots Deville, a rock and roll band. There may be other musical guests as well.
Volunteer Opportunity: I will need people to come to the show with me and help sell beads, masks, and tickets to the Comedy Show. Let me know if you
are interested.
Magic Hat Mardi Gras Friday Evening Kick-off Party
At Higher Ground with Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk; $16 in advance, $18 day of show Doors open at 8pm, Show at 9pm
Volunteer Opportunity: Same as above
Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade
A Party to Benefit the WRCC
The parade begins at 3pm on Church Street; pre-party rituals starting at 12pm; Dance up a sweat to Sambatucada starting at 1pm; Line the streets at
2:45pm and spread out; catch beads, moon pies, Lake Champlain Chocolates, and more;
Little Jambalya viewing zone for children under 7
The WRCC will be selling beads, masks, and comedy show tickets so please help support us by purchasing these products.
Volunteer Opportunity: We are still may need crowd control volunteers. Please contact Kris Bickford at 864-0555 if you are interested.
Mardi Gras Comedy Show
To Benefit the WRCC
February 23, Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm, Burlington City Hall- Contois Auditorium
Performers include Oliver Barkley, WRCC's Men's Educator and award-winning stand-up comedian, Tracie Spencer, a finalist at the Higherground Comedy
Battle this year, and headlining the show will be Josie Leavett, local comedian and Flynn Comedy Workshop educator.
$15 adult, $10 student, Cash Bar, 18 & over
Tickets can be purchased before the show at:
Kiss the Cook, The Body Shop, Tribeca, Battery Street Jeans, Women's Source for Sports, Eastern Mountain Sports, Apple Mountain Gifts, and the WRCC.
Feel free to call for directions.
Or buy tickets online click here or http://www.mycommunitytickets.com/organization_info.asp?orgid=356.
Lastly, please tell your friends!
For more info please contact Catherine Slocum, Fundraising & Outreach Coordinator at the WRCC, at 864-0555 x 11 or Catherine.slocum@gmail.com.