Muncie Gras

Beads - A Mardi Gras Tradition

2011-03-10T16:22:00.004-05:00

Muncie Gras 2011 will be held March 19th, 2011- 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie! This will be our 10th Anniversary Celebration! One of the most popular Muncie Gras (and Mardi Gras) traditions... beads! Inexpensive strings of beads and toys have been thrown from floats to parade-goers since at least the late 19th century. Until the 1960s, the most common form was multi-colored

Two Muncie Gras Costume Contests!

2011-03-09T14:30:00.004-05:00

Muncie Gras 2011 will be held March 19th, 2011- 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie! This will be our 10th Anniversary Celebration! Get started on your costumes NOW! Costumed revelers can compete two ways this year - one contest for the best Mardi Gras costume, mask or headpiece and a second contest for the most eco-friendly costume! This one will be judged on most stylish use for

Today is Mardi Gras!

2011-03-08T16:22:00.005-05:00

Downtown Muncie is in its 10th year of celebrating its version of Mardi Gras, an annual winter celebration known locally as Muncie Gras. Until recently, Muncie Gras has coincided with Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, but Indiana weather has forced the event to later in the year. This year's Muncie Gras, a 10th anniversary celbration, will be held March 19th, 2011- 7pm-2am in the Streets

New Muncie Gras ticket locations added!

2011-03-05T12:53:00.002-05:00

Muncie Gras 2011 will be held March 19th, 2011- 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie! Get your tickets in advance and save! Tickets are $10 presale, or $15 at the gate. New ticket outlets have been added to the list, you can now get your tickets at ALL Muncie Liquor locations! See below for locations. This will be our 10th Anniversary Celebration! Stock up on your beads and get your

Free Safe Rides To Muncie Gras!

2011-03-03T16:30:00.018-05:00

Muncie Gras 2011 will be held March 19th, 2011- 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie! This will be our 10th Anniversary Celebration! MITS Trolley will provide a safe ride home, running from 7pm-3am to campus and outlying apartment complexes and hotels (Lee's Inn, Signature Inn, Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn, Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn, and Best Western). Trolley stops will be made

Muncie Gras Ticket Locations

2011-03-03T13:10:00.003-05:00

Muncie Gras 2011 will be held March 19th, 2011- 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie! This will be our 10th Anniversary Celebration! Stock up on your beads and get your advance tickets at these locations: Party Wizards **LOOK FOR THEIR EXCLUSIVE COUPON ON YOUR TICKET!** 700 W. McGalliard in Muncie After Dark 3 Locations In Muncie, Marion & Anderson Low Bob's Discount Tobacco 4 Muncie

Muncie Gras 2011 Outdoor Stage Lineup Announced!

2011-03-02T15:44:00.003-05:00

Let the good times roll! Muncie Gras 2011 is set for Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 7pm to 2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie! Come on out and have a ball, there will be lots of activities, and tons of live entertainment indoors and out to keep you in the party mood throughout the evening. Get started on your costumes NOW! Costumed revelers can compete two ways this year: first for the best

Start the Countdown to Muncie Gras!

2011-02-24T00:25:00.005-05:00

Muncie Gras 2011 will be held March 19th, 2011- 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie! This will be our 10th Anniversary Celebration! After many years of fighting the cold weather, Muncie Gras has been moved to a much friendlier time of the year. The mechanical bull is back, go-go cage, human gyroscope, dance party tent, FM Music outdoor stage, Bessie the beer giving cow, belly dancers,

Muncie Gras 2011 is March 19 in the Streets of Downtown Muncie

2011-02-18T23:28:00.005-05:00

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2011-01-01T13:11:00.003-05:00

Entertainment Lineup for 2010 Muncie Gras

2010-03-15T20:28:00.001-04:00

See below for the Muncie Gras 2010 entertainment lineup. Downtown Muncie's party of the year will be Saturday, March 20, from 7pm-2am. The 9th annual event was rescheduled from its original date in February. MITS Trolley will provide a FREE safe ride home, running from 7pm-3am to campus and Lyndenbrook hotels on the northwest side of town. MAX Stage 7:30-8:30: Belly Dancing by: Vashka, Adonia,

Advance Tickets Still On Sale for Muncie Gras March 20!

2010-03-11T19:48:00.000-05:00

Advance tickets are still available for Downtown Muncie's biggest party of the year! Muncie Gras 2010 will be Saturday, March 20, from 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie Indiana. The 9th annual event was rescheduled from its original date in February.Tickets are $10 in advance at various locations listed below, and $15 at the gate. Tickets are also available online @ www.wlbc.com or

Muncie Gras 2010 Postponed to March 20

2010-02-16T12:50:00.000-05:00

This just in... Muncie Gras 2010, scheduled for this Saturday night, has been postponed to Saturday, March 20, due to current and forecast weather conditions.All presale tickets will be honored for the new date; however pre-sold tickets are non-refundable.The annual Muncie Mardi Gras celebration will now take place Saturday, March 20, from 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie.Stay tuned to

Muncie Gras 2010 Stage Line-up announced!

2010-02-02T16:34:00.001-05:00

The entertainment and music lineup has been announced for Muncie Gras 2010 on Saturday, Feb. 20 in the streets of Downtown Muncie Indiana.MAX Stage 7:30-7:45: Helena & Zuriellah8:00-8:15: Ladonna & Vashka8:30-8:45: Dunya & Penticuff9:00-9:15: Molly's Troupe9:30-9:45: Tantric Trio10:00-10:15: Wyld Fyre10:30-10:45: Celeste11:00-11:30am: Steel Town Fire- Escape Show11:45-12:00: LaJoi12:15-12:30:

Muncie Mardi Gras Tickets On Sale Now!

2010-02-01T09:28:00.001-05:00

Downtown Muncie's biggest party of the year is just a few short weeks away! Tickets are on sale now for Muncie Gras 2010 on Saturday, February 20, from 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie Indiana. Tickets to the 9th annual Muncie Gras are $10 in advance at various locations listed below, and $15 at the gate. Tickets are also available online @ www.wlbc.com or www.maxrocks.com. This is a 21

Bud Light Stage Line-up announced!

2010-01-25T16:39:00.001-05:00

Bud Light Stage7-7:30- Amateur dancers and drag! Show us what you got!7:30-9:00- Rainbow Girls9:00-9:45- Sizzlin Hot Males9:45-10:45- Jokers Wild Dancers10:45-11:15- All Access Costume Contest and MSD "Eco Friendly" Costume Contest 11:15-12:00- Sizzlin Hot Males12:00-2:00-Rainbow Girls-- Cheryl CrowderProgram ManagerHeart of the City/Downtown Development(765) 282-7897: office(765) 215-5880: cell

Muncie Gras 2010 Advanced ticket locations announced!

2010-01-21T16:22:00.001-05:00

Advanced Tickets are ONLY $10 and are available January 25th, 2010 Get 'em while they're hot!!!on sale at the following locations: After Dark Look for their Special Coupon on your Ticket! 3 locations! In Muncie, Marion & Anderson Party Wizards corner of McGalliard & Reserve across from

Muncie Gras: Hotel Trolley Map and Poster

2010-01-20T14:27:00.002-05:00

For Immediate Release: Muncie Gras 2010

2010-01-12T17:05:00.001-05:00

Muncie Gras 2010 will be held February 20, 2010- 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie!Huge heated tents will house all of your favorite bars and some of our favorite active entertainment. The weather is not an obstacle this year; there will be tons of places to get out of the cold and grab a cold one! The mechanical bull is back, the go-go cage, dance party tent, FM Music outdoor stage,

MG Photos

2009-02-23T12:52:00.001-05:00

What a fabulous evening! A big thanks to everyone who helped us promote the event and attended! Let's do it again next year on February 13th...start inviting your friends and we will see you there! -- Cheryl Crowder Program Manager Downtown Development Partnership (765) 282-7897: office (765) 215-5880: cell

Muncie Gras T-Shirts

2009-02-16T14:24:00.002-05:00

Preview the NEW Muncie Gras T-Shirts! Special ones for Guys and Girls $20.00 each

Muncie Gras Weather Forecast

2009-02-16T09:56:00.002-05:00

The weather forecast for Muncie Gras on Saturday is mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in the upper 20s. Lows around 16. This is Indiana, though, so the forecast could change well before then! Click here to check the most current weather conditions and forecast for Downtown Muncie Indiana. No worries either way - the HUGE heated tents in the streets will keep you warm, and

Muncie GrasEntertainment Line-up

2009-02-11T17:12:00.001-05:00

All acts and times are subject to change!Heated Tent FM Music Stage200 block of Walnut St7-8: Funcie Funk8-9: 8 Stories high9-10: Prizzy Prizzy Please10-11: Losing September11-12: Michael Martin Band12-2: Mid West HypeDoc's Music Hall215 S. Walnut St9-10: Jack of Suede10-11: James Brown Car Alarm11-12: Redlight Remedy1-3: Cosmic RailroadTotally Michael....all night longBlue Bottle our own Cafe du

UPDATED: MITS and Trolley Routes and Info

2009-02-10T09:52:00.002-05:00

MITS will provide shuttle service for the Lyndenbrook area to Muncie Gras. There is no charge to ride the shuttle. The buses will not be able to come into the parking lots, but will stop at the driveways of all the hotels along the route. Customers will need to be waiting for the buses at the street. The bus will come by approximately every 30 minutes, starting at 7:00 p.m. The event ends at 2

Muncie Gras Videos for you to view!

2009-02-06T13:30:00.001-05:00

http://muncievideos.com/Muncie/2005/MardiGras/ http://muncievideos.com/Muncie/MardiGras2007/videohighlights/ http://muncievideos.com/Muncie/Mardi/Gras/2008/Video/-- Cheryl CrowderProgram ManagerDowntown Development Partnership(765) 282-7897: office(765) 215-5880: cell

Muncie Gras in Ball State Daily News

2009-02-05T10:54:00.000-05:00

Check out this write-up on the upcoming Muncie Gras in the Ball State Daily News:Ball State Daily News

Fwd: MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies' wishes for Muncie Gras!

2009-02-01T13:15:00.002-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Date: Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 8:38 PM Subject: MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies' wishes for Muncie Gras! To: cherylleggs@ameritech.net, chercrowder@gmail.com Cheryl, MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies wish a Bon Mardi Gras to Muncie Gras and the entire Muncie community! We are proud we performed for two Muncie Gras, and love the wonderful fans and

Muncie Gras On Myspace

2009-01-29T21:58:00.000-05:00

Muncie Gras is now on myspace - please go be our friends!!myspace.com/munciegrasBlog updates and photos coming soon to the myspace page. In the meantime, check the official Muncie Gras site:(you're already on it!)or Muncie Gras On Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=44894493629The 8th Annual Muncie Mardi Gras will be held February 21, 2009- 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie!

Muncie Gras FAQ

2009-01-27T14:28:00.001-05:00

- How did Muncie Gras get started? Like all events Downtown, Muncie Gras was established as marketing tool to encourage folks to discover Downtown. The local radio stations came to us with the idea as a duplication of a similar event in one of their sister cities, Willmington PA. The cities share a similar demographic and entertainment district and they had several years of success

Remember this year???

2009-01-26T10:53:00.002-05:00

Muncie Gras has been through many changes over the last 8 years. The outdoor stage from this photo is gone and we have moved the music inside the bars and huge ass tents. The thing that hasn't changed are the enormous number of people, from all across the region who spend their evening "Doing It Downtown"! Don't let us have this much fun without you!

Advanced ticket locations - UPDATED

2009-01-26T10:40:00.001-05:00

Advanced Tickets available at the following locations starting February 2nd, 2009:After Dark3 locations! In Muncie, Marion & Anderson Baskin Robbinsat the corner of McGalliard & North Wheeling in Muncie Buddy's Place3101 S. Madison St. in Muncie Collins Classic Ink413 S. Tillotson, Ste. 4, just south of Adams St. Dragon Slayerjust south of McGalliard on Wheeling JR's Tropical Tanat the corner of

Docs/FM Music Presents....

2009-01-22T14:25:00.001-05:00

Midwest HypeMichael Martin BandRed Light Remedy8 Stories HighLosing SeptemberTotally MichaelCosmic RailroadPrizzy Prizzy PleaseIndoor and outdoor stages. Partial listing- talent subject to change. -- Cheryl CrowderProgram ManagerDowntown Development Partnership(765) 282-7897: office(765) 215-5880: cell

Centerstage/Club Bud Stage Line-up

2009-01-16T13:09:00.001-05:00

7-8 Mudeye Joe8-10- Joan Hamilton Band10-12- Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel12-1:30- Smokin Guns Band

Just added!

2009-01-16T12:57:00.001-05:00

Blue Monkey Sideshow! http://www.bluemonkeysideshow.com/Videos.htm-- Cheryl CrowderProgram ManagerDowntown Development Partnership (765) 282-7897: office(765) 215-5880: cell

Mucie Gras photos!

2009-01-15T15:43:00.002-05:00

-- Cheryl Crowder Program Manager Downtown Development Partnership (765) 282-7897: office (765) 215-5880: cell

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2009-01-14T10:32:00.002-05:00

Muncie Mardi Gras 2009 Set for February 21st

2009-01-14T09:23:00.002-05:00

The 8th Annual Muncie Mardi Gras will be held February 21, 2009- 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie! Huge heated tents will house all of your favorite bars and some of our favorite active entertainment. The weather is not an obstacle this year; there will be tons of places to get out of the cold and grab a cold one! The mechanical bull is back, the go-go cage, interactive video screens,