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Carnivale 2008 – Faces In The Crowd
Fact Sheet
January 15, 2008
For Immediate Release
(Manitou Springs, Colorado) Come celebrate the flavor of living with the sights,
sounds and culinary delights of Carnivale! There is a little bit of everything
for everyone to enjoy during Carnivale - February 1 and 2, 2008.
Take a peek at the menu of exciting Carnivale themed dining, lodging and
entertainment presented by Manitou Springs’ finest establishments.
Entertainment Friday, February 1, 2008 8 PM to Close
Mardi Gras Ball
The Ancient Marnier, 926 Manitou Avenue, Creating A New Sense
The Keg Lounge, 730 Manitou Avenue, Pulp Fiction
Entertainment, Food and Celebrations! Saturday, February 2, 2008
Townhouse Lounge, 907 Manitou Avenue, The Tribe
The Ancient Marnier, 926 Manitou Avenue, Creating A New Sense with the Zulu All
Stars
The Keg Lounge, 730 Manitou Avenue, Pulp Fiction
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Adam's Mountain Cafe
934 Manitou Avenue
Serving To Go from the Patio
Blackened Chicken Sandwiches, Vegetarian Jambalaya, Lemon Pound Cake, Bristol
Brew.
Full service dining inside only
Tables along the creek so folks can drink their beer and people watch.
The Stagecoach Inn
702 Manitou Avenue
New Orleans style music by Blue Moon on the street side patio from 11am to 3pm.
Coors Light drafts at $2.00. "Gumbo To Go!" $5.00 for a bowl…take along during
the parade. The Chef will be featuring Southern Fried Catfish, Blackened
Catfish, Gumbo Platters and other specials in the restaurant all day.
Black Cat Books
720 Manitou Avenue
10 am to 9:00 pm
Make Your Own Mardi Gras Mask, Live Music and Fine Wine
Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off
Chamber of Commerce event in Soda Springs Park, Downtown Manitou Springs
11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Soda Springs Park, Downtown Manitou Springs
1:00 Faces In The Crowd Parade
Step Off From Memorial Park No Registration Required
Line-up at 12:30
Special Lodging Packages
El Colorado Lodge
23 Manitou Avenue, 800-782-2246, 685-5485
Cozy adobe cottages on the Avenue with fireplaces and kitchens.
Stay one night, get 2nd night at half price.
Stay 2 nights, get the 3rd night free.
TWO SISTERS INN CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS, Ten Otoe Place, February 1 & 2, 2008.
“Laissez le bon temps rouler”, or “let the good times roll”, is the theme of the
weekend at the Two Sisters Inn. Arrive Friday evening and after a refreshing
night’s sleep, get into the spirit with a "BIG EASY" breakfast. Then enjoy the
15th Annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off in Memorial Park and sample the
prize-winning Gumbo--many local restaurants will also be featuring Cajun food
all day. Now get ready to revel at the CARNIVALE Parade—we’ll even provide the
authentic Carnivale throw beads. After another restful night, enjoy a fabulous
breakfast and jazz music that will make you feel like you’re on Bourbon Street!
Dates: February 1 & 2, 2008 (Two-night stay required) Cost: $250 - $290 (tax not
included) based on double occupancy. info@twosisinn.com, www.twosisinn.com,
800-2-SIS-INN (274-7466), 685-9684
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Drink Responsibly
Stay and Play in Manitou Springs!
For Lodging Information Call:
Call 800-642-2567
Hotel Shuttle Services Provided By Miller Light
The Miller Light shuttle is free and will run up and down Manitou Avenue from
10:30 a. to 11:00 p.m. (or when all lodging guests have been returned to their
rooms.
El Colorado Lodge
Comfort Inn
Castaways Inn
Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Manitou Near Parade Route
Soda Springs Park
*Note Shuttle Stops during the parade and resumes service until 11:00 p.m. on
Saturday or until all hotel guests have been delivered to their accommodations.
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Manitou Springs Ahead is a citizen driven
volunteer effort to implement the Manitou Avenue
Master Plan. Citizens from numerous community groups formed Manitou Springs
Ahead to submit charitable grant requests, solicit individual legacy gifts
and work with government agencies on final design and construction in historic
downtown. Progress updates can be found at
www.manitouspringsahead.com.
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