Mardi Gras Celebration and Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert

Over 40 years of Mardi Gras tradition returns to Snowmass on Fat Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Mardi Gras also kicks off the Mother of All Ascensions virtual uphill race.

9:00am – afternoon – Live ice sculpture demo by Thomas Barlow on the Snowmass Mall

1:30pm – 4:00pm – Enjoy face painting, mask-erading, and other children’s activities by Kidtoons on the Snowmass Mall

2:30pm – Catch your Mardi Gras beads from Snowmass’ Mardi Gras King and Queen, Jeff and Annette Kremer! Come see the King and Queen as they walk The Mall and participate in a bead toss

2:30pm – 4:00pm – Visit The Mall and Base Village to see a stilt walker, juggler, and Walking Comedy Black Jack Table while Aspen DJs play from the Tower Stage 

3pm – DJ Berkel Beats plays on the Bud Light Stage in Base Village

3:15pm – Mardi Gras Bead Toss from the Bud Light Stage in Base Village

4:00pm – 6:00pm – Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert featuring The Burroughs in Base Village

5:30pm – 6:30pm – Glow Walkers and a Black Jack Table in Base Village 

7:30pm – Fireworks over Fanny Hill

Learn more about the King and Queen: The 2024 Snowmass Mardi Gras Royalty, Jeff and Annette Kremer, are 33-year residents of Snowmass Village. Jeff and Annette encapsulate the spirit of the Snowmass community. After working 31 years as a mental health and addiction supervisor, Jeff is already living the retired life, while Annette retires this month after working 39 years for Aspen Valley Hospital. As many locals do, both lead active lifestyles. Jeff may be seen on his daily run or working out at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center. Annette can be found on area hiking trails, swimming or knitting her latest creation. Annette has been the Queen of her castle for decades, yet still has the skills to repair or construct a variety of household items while Jeff stands by in awe and relief! Their two children, Kellan and Hayley, are 2012 Aspen High School graduates.