Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Jaeda Fuentes and Bob Moore relinquish their crowns at the 22nd annual Miss Mardi Gras pageant at Blur Nightclub on Sunday, Feb. 10.
Fans packed into Blur Nightclub on Sunday night to watch pageant contestants shake, strut and flaunt their stuff for the Miss Mardi Gras 2013 crown. Legendary female impersonation artist Melanie Minyon hosted a wild night of glitz, glamour, bouffant wigs and evening gowns ... and some boys led on leashes. Minyon emceed alongside Natasha Richards, who performed between sets, and 2012's reigning King Bob Moore and Miss Mardi Gras Jaeda Fuentes. The 22nd annual pageant glittered with eight contestants: The fiercely beautiful and talented Naomi Wynters first wowed audience members in her daring gold body suit while leading a boy on a chain leash, and then took the crowd's breath away in her long, racy backless, black diamond evening gown, …
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Monday, February 11, 2013
The 22nd annual downtown Dunedin Mardi Gras street celebration kicks off Tuesday at 5 p.m. Here's all you need to know, from road closures, parking and start times to the parade route, who's performing, after parties and more.
Big Mama's ready for some Creole-style revelry in Dunedin once again. The 22nd annual downtown Dunedin Mardi Gras celebration is set to the theme "Big Mama's Ya Ya Etoufee." It kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Pioneer Park at 5 p.m. and runs until 11. The downtown street party, which celebrates Fat Tuesday, includes loads of food and drink vendors, live performances, and of course, a float parade with lots of bead tossing starting at 7:30 p.m. The event attracts upward of 30,000, according to Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association event organizers. Here's what you should know if you go: Road closures may begin as early as 7 a.m. Attendees typically begin arriving as early as 1 p.m. to stake out a good spot along the parade route. The …
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Be prepared for Fat Tuesday in Dunedin. Know how to dress, where to park, what to bring, and what to watch for.
Dunedin's Fat Tuesday celebration has been known to attract upwards of 20,000 revelers to downtown. The annual Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association celebration kicks off with food and drink vendors on Main Street and live performances in Pioneer Park at 5 p.m., and a float parade (with lots of beads) at 7:30. The street party goes until 11 p.m. If you are going, here's what's to know: WEATHER: The night should bring mostly cloudy skies, with a low around 61 and calm winds, according to the National Weather Service. Dress appropriately — and keep in mind this year's theme is "Big Mama's Jambalaya Jive (Come to Mama)." TRANSPORTATION: Parking: (visit the city parking map, also pictured to the right.) Suggestions for Locals: WHAT TO BRING…
Bob Moore and Jaeda Fuentes were chosen to be Mardi Gras King and Queen at the Miss Mardi Gras Pageant at Blur Nightclub on Feb. 12. They will be in the Mardi Gras Parade on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Dunedin came out in all its glamour to watch the Miss Mardi Gras Pageant at Blur Nightclub on the cold night of Feb. 12. Legendary Melanie Minyon hosted alongside reigning Miss Mardi Gras Amanda d’Rhod and Natasha Richards. The packed night was a blast for everyone (except one guy who had to be put in a time-out). Pageant judges La’Darius Belcher, Hannah Kelly, Patty Kelly, Kathy Jewel and Richards resided over contestants Ashlee Bangkx from Fort Myers, Delores T Van-Cartier from Lakeland, Naomi Wynters from Tampa, and Jaeda Fuentes from St. Petersburg. Fuentes, who performs every other Friday at Blur, had that effervescent “it” factor that won her the 2012 Miss Mardi Gras Pageant crown. Fuentes joins King Bob Moore in the 2012 Mardi Gras…
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Terry Hopkins
11:20 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
BTW: wave at the mermaids and get some beads! more ›