(Mardi Gras in El Centro)...Mardi Gras Events will be held in February.

Nominations for Mardi Gras King and Queen ended late last week. The City of El Centro Mardi Gras King and Queen Coronation Reception will be held on February 16. The 2023 King and Queen will host the reception. They will also participate in interviews and promote the Mardi Gras Light Parade and Street Festival to be held on February 18. The Street Festival begins at 5:00 pm and the Light Parade Begins at 6:00 pm. The parade route begins at 8th Street and Wensley Avenue and ends at 11th and Main Streets. The Mardi Gras King and Queen will ride on the last float in the parade. To participate in the parade get in touch with the Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce on 4th Street in El Centro. The Street Festival will include various vendors, a music concert, dancing, a beer garden and more. To participate in the Street Festival as a vendor or other contact the City of El Centro Community Center.