Woke up to a beautiful sunrise - it’s going to be a great day.
We are going to Deadwood for the day for Mardi Gras. There will be free food samples at the businesses downtown, and a parade. Later we are going to 1964 The Tribute to the Beatles at the Deadwood Grand. Will be a fun but long day. We started our adventure around noon.
Cold and dreary day in Deadwood.
Only saw a few decorations for Mardi Gras.
People dressed and ready to have a good time.
For Mardi Gras - Cajun cook-off they had 12 business this year in 2024 that participated. There was a lot of food and we definitely were stuffed by the time we got done. Here are the businesses that were in it. It is all free and they also have beer drink specials if you buy their cup. The event lasts through the weekend with different events on Friday and Saturday. The Cajun cook-off was Saturday 2 pm to 4 pm. - Thanks to these businesses.
Paddy O’ Neill’s at Tin Lizzie, Snitches at Tin Lizzie, A&B Pizza at Oyster Bay, Job Corps at Celebrity Hotel, Historic Bullock Hotel, Deadwood Social Club at Saloon #10, Buffalo Bodega Casino, Lil’s at the Midnight Star, Maverick’s at the Gold Dust, Rocksino, Silverado/Franklin Historic Gaming Complex, and Dale’s Bar and Grill at the Deadwood Mountain Grand.
Some of the servers. These two at the Deadwood Social Club above Saloon #10.
These three from the Job Corps at the Celebrity Hotel.
Lots of food throughout town. Here are some of the plates we received.
We went to a total of 11 out of 12 businesses for food. One business ran out and we did not wait since we were so full anyways. Definitely larger portions and more businesses were involved this year.
Later at 7 pm we saw the parade. Although short, I received a ton of beads and some candy.
Got to meet Reba Wood at the Midnight Star who is a contestant on the show Farmer Wants To Meet A wife.
At the end of the night went to this concert which was very entertaining and good.
So many fun things to do in one day. There was definitely some type of activity for everyone to enjoy.