Long Beach Crawfish Festival

Savor the Flavor of New Orleans as it comes to Southern California! Serving seasoned Cajun Crawfish dinners, prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the world’s largest crawfish pots. These pint-sized crustaceans are one of the tastiest parts of summer. Crawfish meals include succulent red baby potatoes, buttery corn on the cob and creamy and a delectable remoulade dipping sauce. Dance to rousing Cajun and Zydeco bands and join the Second Line Dancing Parade featuring the Orleans Second Line Club. Live entertainment mixes the best Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans-style jazz and blues music and includes Zydeco dance lessons regularly throughout the day. International food court featuring New Orleans inspired cuisine, Café du Monde-style chicory coffee and beignets, beer & wine gardens, special themed cocktails, live sports tent, children’s stage featuring the comedy and magic of Terrell & Takako, Storytelling, Magicians, Inflatable Impressions, Bounces, an exclusive VIP Seating area and FREE E-Souvenir Photo and a Masquerade Ball on FAT?FRIDAY. It’s time to dress up, get out the beads, feathers and lace, and head to the largest Mardi-Gras Experience west of the Mississippi! Friday and?Saturday - Karaoke Lounge You can sing with a live band. There is something for every musical taste and talent... MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE BALL - FAT FRIDAY — Aug. 5, 2016 You are cordially invited to an evening of great music and outstanding drinks as you dance the night away at the Mardi Gras Par-Tay of the Year!!! Live Music • DJ • Free Souvenir E-Photo • Costume Contest • Specialty Drinks • and More... Main Stage, Live —? FAT?FRIDAY, August 5th MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE BALL The Mudbug Brass Band David Sousa and The Zydeco Mudbugs SATURDAY, August 6th T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band - Farewell Performance…A leading light of the Zydeco scene will bid farewell to their fans with SPECIAL MEET & GREET with fans! Dwight “Black Cat” Carrier & The Zydeco Ro Doggs Theo & The Zydeco Patrol Bonne Musique Zydeco The Mudbug Brass Band SUNDAY, August 7th Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws CZ and the Bon Vivants Bayou Brothers The Mudbug Brass Band FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY A.J. Gibbs — Mr. 1 Man Show (Zydeco Dancing Lessons) Orleans Second Line Club - COME JOIN THE CONGO LINE!