Mardi Gras

Lake and Local downtown featured a Mardi Gras balloon arch for picture taking MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Lake and Local downtown featured a Mardi Gras balloon arch for picture taking MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Downtown Greensboro kicks off busy event season

The Greensboro Business Association (GBA) held its inaugural event in downtown Greensboro under sunny skies with visitors coming to the city from near and far. Mardi Gras was celebrated through colorfully decorated storefronts and gift baskets to be won following a drawing held later.
Mardi Gras on Main brings Bourbon Street to Greensboro.

Mardi Gras on Main brings Bourbon Street to Greensboro.

Mardi Gras on Main brings Bourbon Street to Greensboro

The Greensboro Business Association (GBA) is looking forward to its inaugural Mardi Gras on Main event on Feb. 18, in downtown Greensboro. The event will include a jambalaya and gumbo cook-off, with public tasting and voting beginning at noon, followed by a 3 p.m. awards ceremony.