We are an arts and culture group. Our purpose is to strengthen Western North Carolina community connections through promoting creativity, frivolity and celebration, based on the traditions of Mardi Gras.

We’re about Mardi Gras, or Carnival, an ancient world-wide tradition of feasting and celebrating before entering a time of atonement.We love and respect our families and community. Alcohol and nudity are not part of our twist on Mardi Gras in the mountains. We are promoting a fun, safe event for all ages that will grow into one of Asheville’s most beloved festivals.

The parade and queen’s ball is our gift to the city, a zany, exuberant and irreverent downtown event in the dead of mid-winter. We invite residents to get together with friends, neighbors, and coworkers to create high quality surprising and entertaining entries, add upbeat music, and strut their stuff tossing those ubiquitous beads to the crowd. Zaniness, political satire, and amazing displays of populist art appreciated!

We are a member-supported Non-Profit that relies on your generosity. You can become a supporter and co-creator by becoming a member today!