Fat Tuesday is Bulking Up in Puerto Vallarta

Within the first week of accepting entrance applications for Puerto Vallarta’s Mardi Gras Parade, over 30 entries have been confirmed.

Act II Entertainment’s ‘Voice of Vallarta’ contestants will open the parade as Grand Marshals and will follow the parade route stretching 3.5 km through Centro and Old Town. Act II will be joined by confirmed participants  Andales, Apaches Martini Bar, Bar Frida, Casa Cupula, Casa Enigma, Casa Isabel, Cassandra Shaw Jewelry, Eddie On The River, Fiesta Bar, Garbos Martini Bar,La Margarita Bar, Ladies Outdoor Club Adventures, Mora Design & Construction, Mundo De Cristal, Nacho Daddy, Paco’s Ranch, Pasitos de Luz, Perro Bravo Productions, Puerto Vallarta Mens Chorus, PVRPV, Reinas Bar, Superior Tours, The Dog House, The Property Girl, The Swedes, Therapies Unite, Vallarta Pride, and Wet Dreams.

It is suspected that many more will join these participants as applications are still being accepted. Non-profits may register for the parade at no cost, while businesses have an entry fee of $200 pesos. This year’s event will reward $5,000 pesos to the most creative parade entry.

Puerto Vallarta Mardi Gras 2015 is expected to be the biggest yet with the city already projected to have one of the best tourist years in recent history.

Mardi Gras Puerto Vallarta kicks off Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 8 p.m with the parade beginning at the Hotel Zone’s Sheraton Hotel and heading south on the Malecón and ending at Olas Altas in Old Town.

Official Website: www.mardigraspv.com

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Fat Tuesday is Bulking Up in Puerto Vallarta

Within the first week of accepting entrance applications for Puerto Vallarta’s Mardi Gras Parade, over 30 entries have been confirmed.

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