Asheville Mardi Gras Parade

The exact time we start might change, but ya'll should be a part of this.  Asheville is holding its second annual Mardi Gras parade.  Details:  Outlandish costumes, pre-party at the Joli Rouge, parading down the closed-off streets of Asheville while partying full-force, then dancing in Pritchard Park (where SantaCon had a snow-ball fight) with live music and a fire performance, then going to an after-party show to see the Firecracker Jazz Band play at the Grey Eagle club.  Do I really need to write more now?  Start planning.