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The Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party is back in Historic Downtown Sanford for its 9th year! This exciting community event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 9 p.m., featuring delicious food, live music, and lots of fun.

Guests can gather at the parade starting point on 6th Street and Sanford Avenue at 3:30 p.m. The parade, led by musicians, dancers, artists, and golf carts, will make its way down Sanford Avenue to ‘The Famous L,’ where the party will continue. Kid Dutch Perseverance Brass Band and The Smoking Jackets will provide live jazz music.

Food trucks, craft beer, cocktails, and more will be available for guests. The event is hosted by The West End Trading Co. and Historic Downtown Sanford® and is sponsored by Loggerhead Distillery, Abita Brewing Company, and NÜTRL Seltzer.

This year’s Mardi Gras Street Party is an excellent opportunity for the community to support Meals on Wheels. This charity has provided home-delivered meals and transportation services to seniors in Seminole County since 1973. The festival has raised thousands of dollars for Meals on Wheels in the past eight years.

Historic Downtown Sanford Central Florida destination is a global travel destination known for its award-winning restaurants, craft breweries, street festivals, concerts, art galleries, and marina featuring fishing, boating, and dinner cruises. The “Famous L” is located on Palmetto Ave and 2nd St and is a popular location for many events in Historic Downtown Sanford, such as the Mardi Gras Street Party, Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival, St Paddy’s Day Truck Pull, Sanford Food Truck Fiesta, and the Hurricane Party Music Festival.  Find your hotel now.