The Beaufort Historical Association is excited to be putting on the town’s annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball for the first time. This year’s ball draws inspiration from the 18th-century featuring a red, white and blue theme in honor of America’s 250th birthday. It’s the spirit of 1776, Carnival of Venice, and New Orleans Mardi Gras rolled into one over-the top signature event! Guests are encouraged to break away from the traditional purple, green, and gold and instead celebrate with imaginative costumes and colors that reflect 1700s era patriotic characters or emblematic figures, such as Lady Liberty or an American eagle. The costume ball kicks off Beaufort’s popular Mardi Gras weekend of revelry on Friday evening, February 20th from 7-10 PM. Tickets are $150 + tax. Tickets include delicious hors d’oeuvres, an open wine and beer bar, and live music by Hustle Souls.

Stay over for Saturday’s parade and day-long festival events to make an unforgettable Mardi Gras weekend like no other!