Mark your calendars for the 7th annual Hillcrest Mardi Gras Street Party celebration which will be held Fat Tuesday (February 5th) on University Avenue between First and 
Fourth from 6-11pm (rain or shine). The event is sponsored by the GSDBA Charitable Foundation and the Hillcrest Business Improvement Association. The adult-only festival will feature plenty of beads, live entertainment including Tootie and the Lips Girls on the Viejas Entertainment Stage, special guest performers, an exclusive VIP area and an array of surprises and various party favors.
Why wait? Advance tickets (which make great stocking stuffers) are now available at Baja Betty’s, 1421 
University Avenue; Urban Mo’s, 308 University Avenue; and Obelisk Bookstore, 1029 University Avenue. Ticket prices are $15 (or $20 day of) and $50 (or $75 day of) for a VIP Pass which includes express entry, private reception area and private bathrooms. Guests may also purchase tickets online via the Hillcrest Mardi Gras website.
Hillcrest Mardi Gras is a fun-filled evening featuring many games, vendors, food, live entertainment and costumes. You won’t want to miss it. More than 2,000 revelers filled the streets of Hillcrest enjoying last year’s event.
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