(El Centro Celebrates Mardi Gras this weekend)....Get ready to party Saturday night.

The City of El Centro, The Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce and Los Vigilantes are hosting the 2024 Mardi Gras Light Parade and Street Fair. The fun starts at 5 pm and continues to around 9 pm. The Light Parade starts at 6 pm. The route this year is from Wensley Avenue, North on 8th Street to Main Street. West on Main to the El Centro Police Station, Traveling through the Street Fair. The Mardi Gras King and Queen will be in the final Parade entry tossing beads and greeting their public. The Street Fair will feature more beads, a concert, games, dancing, food and a Beer Garden. Parking will be available. Everybody is invited to attend the Mardi Gras events in El Centro.