This Friday, The Carnival Band is performing at Public Dreams' Mountain Mardi Gras in Capilano River Regional Park around 6:30pm (though the event itself is from 3-8).

Tickets are $5.00 for General Admission, $2.00 for Youth under 12, and free for Children under 5.

"Mountain Mardi Gras is a new event created by Public Dreams Society and their partner the North Vancouver Community Arts Council, that slips across boundaries. It cultivates the ancient and the modern impulses for masquerading and community celebrations. It is a summons to the good people of the West Coast Rain Forest to gather in the splendour of the North Shore mountains and jump into the ring of international carnival culture.

"We will celebrate the land, its creatures and ourselves. At Mountain Mardi Gras, Raven will be our host. Other attendees will be the mischievous animal tricksters, Monkey King and Anansi Spider, with Brer Rabbit from New Orleans Mardi Gras as our guest of honour. Tricksters cunningly remind us of our greatness and our foibles.

"When night falls, carnival music bands will lead mardi gras guests in a procession across the mighty Cleveland Dam. Revellors will enter the final event of the night and dance the worldly rhythms of Beats Without Borders.

"Costumes Encouraged. Dress for the Elements. Bring a Cup for Cocoa. Be Prepared to Play."

There will be no public parking available at Capilano River Regional Park except for vehicles that require wheelchair access. However, Capilano River Regional Park, located on Capilano Road is easily accessible by public transit, and a free Park and Ride Shuttle Service will be provided from the Park Royal, Lynn Valley and Capilano shopping centres.

More info: www.mountainmardigras.org/
Upcoming workshops: www.mountainmardigras.org/workshops.html