Delta Dental Mardi Gras
Sunday, February 19, 2012
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (parade at 3 p.m.)
in The Living World
Bring the kids for the best family Mardi Gras celebration in town! The Zoo-style party is complete with mask-making, beads, face painting and grand finale parade.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
(Let the good times roll!)
- Dance to live music by Bob Case with his Wild Accusations
- Create your own unique mask of sequins, glitter and feathers in the Mardi Gras tradition.
- Mardi Gras beads for everyone!
- At 3:00, join in the parade around the Zoo led by the Zoo's costumed character penguin and Delta Dental costumed characters "Tooth Wizard" and "P.A.N.D.A."
- "Land of Smiles" performance at 11:30 p.m. in Anheuser-Busch Theater in The Living World.
It's Party Gras Time!
12:30 p.m.
Radio Disney AM 1260's performers will be at Winter Zoo playing crazy games for totally cool prizes while listening to Radio Disney's hottest tunes!
Stroller and Wagon Float Contest
Turn your child's wagon or stroller into a Mardi Gras parade float! Prizes will be awarded to the best float in the following categories: penguin, Mardi Gras and Delta Dental's healthiest smile. Entry forms by mail, e-mail or fax must be submitted by Friday, February 17. Entry forms may also be submitted prior to the parade on Sunday, February 19 in the lower rotunda of The Living World from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click here for judging criteria, rules and registration.
Admission – Free!
Admission to the Zoo and Winter Zoo festivities is free. Activities and games are designed for kids 2-10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations are needed. The Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sponsors
Sponsored by Delta Dental of Missouri, North Star Frozen Treats and Laclede Gas, with support provided by Radio Disney AM 1260.
