Carnaval vs Mardi Gras in Los Angeles

Thu, 02/16/2012 - 15:23 — Anonymous This year *Long Beach Mardi Gras* is
expanding from its N'awlins roots. The event will kick off with *Carnival in
Venice* including gondola rides on Rainbow Lagoon at noon and the Dance Ballo
Della Colombina. Next, the New Orleans *Mardi Gras Parade* will proceed to
Shoreline Village at 3 pm. A *Brazilian Samba Show* will follow at 4 and the
New Orleans Mardi Gras Party will continue at 6 at Outback Steakhouse. Family
festivities will stretch around Rainbow Harbor from Shoreline Village to the
Pike and the Aquarium of the Pacific, which is the starting point for the
parade. *When:* *February 18, 2012*, family festival Noon - 7 pm, Parade 3 pm
*Where:* Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach *Cost:* Free *Parking:* Paid parking at
Shoreline Village, the Aquarium, the Pike or Convention Center, or metered
street parking. *Metro:* Blue Line to First Street Station *Info:*
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