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Deets: Mardi Gras is about music, parades, picnics, floats and excitement. It's one big holiday in New Orleans and we hope to bring a taste of that to you in D.C.!
Open Bar includes access to indoor and outdoor bars with offerings including local and Louisiana drafts, premium wines, and specialty cocktails. Try one of our famous Hurricanes or Sazeracs, head into the outdoor Absinthe Garden for a taste of our favorite anise-flavoured spirit or Uptown for a classic French 75.
The party includes:
Passed hors d'oeuvres and food stations from Chef/Partner Kyle Bailey and Executive Chef Kristen Essig including suckling pig pickin', chicken étouffée, shrimp creole, boudin and so much more
Oyster bar in partnership with Harris Creek Oyster Co. featuring oyster shooters and caviar
King Cakes and beignets from Dauphine’s Pastry Chef Joy Razo
Open Bar with access to indoor and outdoor bars with offerings including local and Louisiana drafts, premium wines, and specialty cocktails like Hurricanes, Sazeracs, and more
Live music and entertainment including a face painter, tarot card reader, and a 360-degree photo booth
Entertainment
DJ and Curator of Dauphine's Playlists DJ Stylus Chris & Harry Hotter
Live Music by Local Brass Band - Crush Funk Band
Additional Performances by Pyroxotic Entertainment
Plus a few surprises!
Attire
Come as you are! Costumes, cocktail attire, and festive colors are encouraged. Dauphine's will provide plenty of beads and favors - but don't be afraid to showoff your own collection! Get photo ready for the 360 photo booth with our face painter & jewels.
Hint for the Average Socialite: Early Bird Tickets start at $115 and will increase to $150 on or before February 15th pending availability. All tickets prices are inclusive of a service charge for Dauphine's staff. Mardi Gras at Dauphine's is strictly 21+. IDs will be checked at the door. This is an indoor and outdoor event with food and beverage offerings available throughout. There are plenty of heaters, but we recommend dressing for the weather if you prefer to enjoy the outdoors. All ticket sales are final.
VIP Early Admission Ticket - 6PM doors open
The VIP ticket includes early admission to the event with access to all bars and food before the crowds! You'll be welcomed with a cocktail the moment you arrive and can start collecting your first Mardi Gras beads!
Enjoy a private performance by the incredible artists from Pyroxotic Entertainment. These fire spinning burlesque dancers will be sure to get the party started! Plus, live music by The Crush Funk Band and DJs Stylus Chris & Harry Hotter!
Mardi Gras General Admission - 7PM-10PM
Enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres a plenty and several food stations by Chef Owner Kyle Bailey and Executive Chef Kristen Essig - including suckling pig pickin', chicken étouffée, shrimp creole, boudin and so much more!
Harris Creek Oyster Co. is bringing the oysters on the half shell paired with oyster shooters and caviar.
And if that's not enough, we'll be finishing off the evening with plenty of King Cakes & beignets by Pastry Chef Joy Razo.
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