Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl 2011
Lake of the Ozarks brings out its best in the month of February which is when the Mardi Gras Pub Crawl event is held. Innumerable visitors from various parts of the world visit the Ozarks during these celebrations to partake in the festivities and make merry. Attended by just a few hundred people when this event was held for the first time, today thousands of visitors make a beeline to the Ozarks for this event. This event not only boasts of a parade consisting of some of the best floats from around the country, but also prides on the fact that is no dearth of either mouth watering delicacies or intoxicating spirits that can only leave the visitors asking for more.
If you are wondering if the Pub Crawl was only about food and drinks, then wait till you hear this. As the sun sets beyond the horizons, the party starts to intensify. You can witness some brilliant performances by budding individuals and musical bands that are bound to leave you spellbound. There are various contests held as well to recognize and reward talented individuals.
If you want to witness all the fun during the Pub Crawl, it is time you made that much awaited trip to the Ozarks. There are a few things that you need to keep in mind before you set out to the Ozarks for these festivities. First of all, since visitors tend to end up drinking more than they can handle, there are some provisions made by the local authorities in this region to ensure no individual drinks and then takes to the wheel.
The number of visitors to this region for the Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is estimated to be around six thousand this year (2011). Hence, the local authorities have arranged for 18 buses exclusively for this event that starts from various parts of the country and drop off visitors at the hotels where their stay has been booked. If you have not made your hotel booking well in advance, chances are that you may not find one at the last minute when you arrive here.
You can avail tickets on this shuttle for just $5. You have to remember though, that drinking in the shuttles in prohibited and can attract heavy penalties if you try to break this rule. Though you drink to your heart’s content at the Ozarks, you are not allowed to take any drinks into or out of the Ozarks during the Pub Crawl.
If you want to be a part of these fun filled celebrations, make sure you are present at the Ozarks on the 19th of February, 2011 which is when the 10th Annual Mardi Gras Pub Crawl event is scheduled to be held at the Ozarks. The celebrations start at 4pm and go on till 1.30am. Come, be a part of it!
