sac Town Mardi gras & Socail Club Inc
Our mission, is to support and reinvigorate the diverse array of festivals, communities, and cultures in the region. With New Orleans style Mardi Gras celebrated as a 10 day Season, We will create and provide economic stimulant and business opportunities that stimulate growth in the city of Sacramento, with a educational component that will ultimately contributing to a thriving local economy.
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What Is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras: Celebrating with Music, Dance, Food, and Family Fun!
Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival or Carnaval, has been celebrated worldwide for centuries as a pre-Lenten feast before the fast. The most renowned celebrations take place in New Orleans, Brazil, and Italy. King Cake Parties, Masked Balls, Parades, Beads, Costumes, Foods, and Drinks- all taking on each location's unique traditions and specialties. But all these events bring people together, showcasing their artistic celebrations through music, dance, food, drink, and family fun.
SacTown Mardi Gras aims to unite all cultures in the region to create and celebrate the Mardi Gras/Carnaval season, highlighting their traditions through parades and parties. Not only does it bring the community together, but it also positively impacts the economy by directing funds to local businesses.
The SacTown Mardi Gras/Carnaval Season 2024 will commence from January 6, 2024, to Presidents Weekend on February 17th and 18th. The mission is to establish an annual celebration that will become a destination event for all.
Let the Good times Roll
The Sac Town Mardi Gras/Carnival Season 2024
We will commence from January 6, 2024, to Presidents Weekend on February 17th and 18th. The mission is to establish an annual celebration that will become a destination event for all.
Join the celebrations with the following events:
January 6 Krewe of Gumbo kicks off the season with a fundraiser, marking the start of the season with the First KING Cake PARTY (Pieces of cake with "the baby" inside; the prize is to ride in the Krewe of Gumbo Parade).
January 27 (pending): Krewe of Vybes Caribbean Carnavil Block Party Florin Square. Other groups can jump in and organize their King Cake Parties as well, leading up to the Parades.
February 3 Krewe of Kings & Queens Parade Broadway.(Pending): Mardi Gras Block Party Coatza Brewing Co Elk Grove.
February 4 Open Date
February 7 Purposed Media party to announce Parade details, where media personalities can enjoy King Cake, and the one that gets the baby can ride in the parade or parades. Other locations considered are R St. Downtown area.
February 9 Krewe of Kings & Queens Pub Craw & Comedy Show Weekend
February 16 Open Date
February 17 Krewe of Gumbo Parade Old Sac 3rd year 2022, 25,000 2023, 57,000
February 18 Possible event to close out the Season, Location pending.
Looking towards the future, Sac Town Mardi Gras aims to add a full weekend of events annually on Presidents Weekend, including the Parade of Presidents and the Mardi Gras Marching Band Competitions for both High School and College.
Parade Routes
Aggie Square/Oak Park/Fruitridge
Parade Route Proposed
Oak Park Community Center
Del Paso Heights
Old Sac
Lavender Heights District
Parade route proposed
20th & L
Feb. 3rd, 2024
Krewe Of Gumbo
Feb. 17th 2024
NOLACAL SECOND LINERS
NOLACAL SECOND LINERS
What do you get when you mix New Orleans with California? Nola Cal Second Liners!
Blending New Orleans culture with California Gold brings together the art, history, and the collective imagination of Second Lining.
What We Do
Developing Educational Programs on Mardi Gras History and Culture. We Collaborate with schools, community organizations, local non-profits, social clubs, and businesses as a great way to establish educational programs on the history, cultural significance, and traditions of Mardi Gras. Such programs will create cultural awareness and appreciation among younger generations, ultimately preserving this rich heritage for years to come.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor the 2024 Sac Town Mardi Gras to be held in Sacramento and surrounding cities.
Presenting Sponsor (Exclusive)-$25,000
Most premium level of sponsorship. Premier logo recognition as Presenting Sponsor in event marketing materials and signage at event, a 20 ft float with sponsor logo featured at 4 separate parades, speaking opportunity, media opportunity, premiere booth space in at all parades, 8 tickets for Louisiana Sue’s Mardi Gras Ball, and full-page ad in the program. Permitted to include marketing materials in swag tote bags and on tables. (1) Promotional table at venue
Gold Sponsor-$15,000
Logo recognition as Gold Sponsor in marketing materials and event signage, a 10 ft float with sponsor logo featured at 3 separate parades, premiere booth space in at all parades , 6 tickets for Mardi Gras Ball, and half-page ad in the program. Permitted to include marketing materials in swag tote bags and on tables. (5) persons to ride on the float during the parade, Sponsor may create a team or donate their entry while still getting their branding on the float.
Promotional table at venue
Green Promoting Sponsor-$10,000
Logo recognition as Promoting Sponsor in marketing materials and event signage, a 10 ft float with sponsor logo featured at 3 separate parades, & booth.
Purple Supporting Sponsors-$5,000
Logo recognition in marketing materials and event signage and 3 tickets Mardi Gras Ball. Logo recognition on Wall of gratitude.
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Float Sponsor (Exclusive) $7,500
Logo recognition and special event signage 3 tickets
General Sponsor – $5,000
Program Ad: Non-Exclusive – $1,000
For Sponsor inquiries: sactownmardigras@gmail.com
Work We Have Done
After a phenomenal turnout at Del Paso Blvd we started a Second Line through the streets of Oak Park, see videos below.
1st Annual on Del Paso Blvd
1st Annual on Broadway
Old Sac Krewe of Gumbo
Del Paso Blvd Krewe
Broadway Promo
Introducing an Innovative Educational Initiative:
Mardi Gras and Jazz Music
We are thrilled to announce our new initiative that combines the joy of Mardi Gras with the education of Jazz music. By joining forces with BTU Arts, Roberts Family Development Center, Serria Health Foundation, Rose Family Empowerment Center, United and Guided.org, and other Youth organizations, Sac Town Mardi aims to create an unforgettable experience for students in the community. Our goal is to intertwine these two vibrant and cultural elements to provide an engaging and unique learning opportunity. Our proposal is more than just a celebration of Mardi Gras; it's a program that highlights the rich history and significance of Jazz music.
About Us
Joseph Thomas, Founder
Sue Ramon, President
Founder of Krewe of Gumbo
Benwa Shepard, Vice President
CEO of BTU Arts
Aron Cardoza, Grand Marshall
President: Brother to Brother Youth advocate, mentor business owner and pillar in his Community
Supporters & Sponsors
Contact Us!
sactownmardigras.@gmail.com
