DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Downtown Dothan will come alive early Saturday, Feb. 14, with a Mardi Gras pre-party at The Park ahead of the Krewe Of Kolosse Mardi Gras Parade on St. Andrews Street.
Food and retail vendors will open at noon, with more than 50 vendors setting up across from The Park near the Dothan Civic Center. Organizers expect large crowds downtown as parade-goers arrive early to celebrate.
Music kicks off from 3 to 4 p.m. with DJ Marcus Kage, who will spin ahead of the parade lineup.
At 4 p.m., the Kelly Sausage Toss will take over St. Andrews Street. Contestants selected on site will compete to see who can throw a sausage the farthest. The event is presented by Ben E. Keith Foods, with a case of sausage awarded to the winner.
Following the toss, live music continues with Dothan-based Grassroots.Music as the parade draws closer.
The celebration will also include the Mr. and Mrs. Mardi Gras Dothan contest, also presented by Ben E. Keith Foods. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Mardi Gras attire for a chance to be crowned.
Organizers say the downtown pre-party is designed to give parade-goers a full afternoon of food, music, and festivities before the floats roll.
