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<\/a>The 9th Annual Hillcrest Mardi Gras Street Festival will be from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on University Avenue between First and Fourth avenues. The event is for ages 21 and over, and will take place rain or shine. Liquor will be available for purchase.<\/p>\nThe celebration is a benefit for the Hillcrest Business Association, which provides neighborhood improvements, and the GSDBA Charitable Foundation, which provides youth scholarships.<\/p>\n
FABULOUS ENTERTAINMENT<\/p>\n
Drag Superstar Jackie Beat promises to entertain with her razor-sharp comedy and lively songs. Chico\u2019s Angels, three beautiful and comedic Latina drag queens, will kick up their cha-cha heels, while Tootie & the Lips Girls will be performing throughout the evening. Additional performances by the Dreamgirls and Tantrums & Tiaras contestants will highlight the evening. Il Circo performers will be roaming the festival and entertaining guests, too.<\/p>\n
DANCE AREA<\/p>\n
DJ TAJ will be spinning in the Dance Tent. Look for Paris\u2019 Galactic Go-Go Dancers and other surprises, too.<\/p>\n
EXCLUSIVE V.I.P. TREATMENT<\/p>\n
The V.I.P. Pass gets guests into the festival\u2019s exclusive V.I.P. area that offers free beer and wine plus food service from participating vendors including Babycakes of San Diego, Baja Betty\u2019s, Gossip Grill, Lips San Diego, Pizza Fusion and Urban Mo\u2019s Bar and Grill. Besides designated lounging, private V.I.P. restrooms are offered as well.<\/p>\n
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS & VENDORS<\/p>\n
Look for participation from favorite restaurants and vendors including The Big Easy, Charisma Cucina Italiana, Fiesta Cantina, Ortega\u2019s Mexican Bistro and Urban Mo\u2019s Bar and Grill. Fun and games provided by Viejas Casino.<\/p>\n
FREE BEADS<\/p>\n
Guests can expect more than 50,000 beads of all varieties and colors to be given away at the celebration this year. Additional party favors will be given out all evening. Colorful costumes and festive outfits are encouraged.<\/p>\n
GET TICKETS<\/p>\n
Tickets remain at 2009 prices. Advance ticket price is $15 ($20 day-of) for general admission and $50 ($75 day-of) for V.I.P.<\/p>\n
Patrons can purchase tickets online at www.GSDBAFoundation.org\/events.htm.<\/p>\n
Advance tickets are also available at the following Hillcrest area locations: Baja Betty\u2019s, 1421 University Ave.; Urban Mo\u2019s (formerly Hamburger Mary\u2019s), 308 University Ave.; and Obelisk Bookstore, 1029 University Ave.<\/p>\n
Ticket purchases are tax-deductible. No refunds on tickets will be available.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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