Mardi Gras In Eureka

The 13th annual Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Extravaganza kicked off Jan. 6 with the Kings Day Kick-Off Gala to officially announce the Royal Court and Monarchs of the Krewe of Krazo (Ozark spelled backward). Eureka Springs will continue to “laissez les bon temps rouler” with a dozen more events through Fat Tuesday on Feb. 13, all steeped in this year’s theme of “Pirates of the Caribbean.”

Jan. 24

UMBRELLA DECORATING — 5:30 p.m., Eureka Live. Casual party to decorate personal umbrellas. Supplies provided, extra glue guns welcome.

Jan. 25

ARTIGRAS PALETTE TO PALATE — 6 p.m., Basin Park Hotel. $45.

Jan. 27

KREWE DU KORK BENEFIT WINE DINNER — 5 p.m., benefiting the Eureka Springs Community Center. Gaskin Cabin Restaurant. $55.

Feb. 2

CORONATION MASQUERADE BALL — 6 p.m., music by Dr Nola and the Soulshakers. Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center.

Feb. 3

EUREKA GRAS NIGHT PARADE —

6 p.m., Downtown on Spring and Main Streets.

BLACK LIGHT BALL — 7 p.m., music by DJ Testube. 21 and up. Chelsea’s Corner Cafe. Advance tickets at reserveeureka.com. $30.

Feb. 9

JOKERS MASQUERADE BALL — 6 p.m., Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. $30.

Feb. 10

EUREKA GRAS COSTUME DAY PARADE — 2 p.m., Downtown on Spring and Main Streets. MAYOR’S BALL — 6 p.m., bring umbrellas for a 2nd line. Basin Park Hotel. $35.

Feb. 11

JAZZ BRUNCH — 11:30 a.m., live entertainment and complimentary champagne & mimosas. Crescent Hotel. $14.95-$29.95.

Feb. 13

ST. LIZ CAJUN KING CAKE BALL — 5:30 p.m., oyster bar, Cajun dinner, music by Naturally Brass. St. Elizabeth Parish Hall. Reservations only: 253-8864. $40.

— Source: eurekaspringsmardigras.org