Snowmass Village, Colo., (February 6, 2024) – 42 years of Mardi Gras tradition returns to Snowmass Village on Fat Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Festivities include a Bead Toss by the 2024 Mardi Gras Royality, Jeff & Anette Kremer; a Bud Light HiFi Concert featuring The Burroughs; performers and DJs; Snowmass Ice Age Discovery Talk & Tour; and Fireworks. The Mother of All Ascensions Uphill Race also takes place starting on Fat Tuesday.  

“Mardi Gras is one of our favorite winter traditions here in Snowmass,” says Rose Abello, Tourism Director, Snowmass Tourism. “We love bringing the festive carnival atmosphere to the Village, and the bead toss, music, and fireworks are not to be missed! This year we are so happy to honor Jeff & Annette, long time Snowmass locals, as Mardi Gras Royalty.” 

Mardi Gras Royalty  

The 2024 Snowmass Mardi Gras Royalty are Jeff and Annette Kremer. 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. 

Performers, DJs, Snowmass Ice Age Discovery Talk & Tour, & Snowmass S’mores 
At 1:00 p.m., meet in the Limelight Snowmass lobby to learn the story of the Snowmass Ice Age Discovery during the Snowmass Ice Age Discovery Talk & Tour. This 90-minute tour features stories about the mammoths and mastodons who used to roam, as well as a guided Ice Age Passport Walk through the Village.  

Kick off the Mardi Gras celebrations with Kidtoons, featuring free face painting, beads, and noisemakers for kids starting at 1:30 p.m. on the Snowmass Mall and in Snowmass Base Village. Music kicks off at 2:30 p.m., with a local DJ spinning tunes on the Tower Stage. Also at 2:20 p.m., catch the Mardi Gras Royalty as they proceed from the Snowmass Mall into Snowmass Base Village, handing out beads, while Art of Air stilt walkers and jugglers rove around Snowmass Base Village.  

Bud Light HiFi Concert & Bead Toss 

Join the Mardi Gras Royalty at the Bud Light HiFi Concert in Snowmass Base Village featuring The Burroughs, a Colorado based soul band. At 3:00 p.m. DJ Berkel Beats warms up the crowd on the Bud Light HiFi concert stage in Base Village, while the annual Mardi Gras Bead Toss starts at 3:15 p.m. from the concert stage, with music to follow at 4:00 p.m.  

Late Night & Fireworks 

Following the concert at 5:30 p.m., LED performers and Blackjack dealers rove the Snowmass Mall, accompanied by a local DJ on the Tower Stage. Finally, at 7:30 p.m. enjoy fireworks over Fanny Hill to close out Mardi Gras 2024! 

The 32nd Annual Mother of All Ascensions 

The 32nd Annual Mother of All Ascensions returns to Snowmass in 2024. Strap on a pair of snowshoes, AT boots, telemark gear, or stabilizers to complete the route from Snowmass Base Village to the High Alpine Marketplace in one go, 2,073 feet of elevation gain, between February 13-February 23. This year there is no specific race on Fat Tuesday. Instead, participants must register for the race online and have 10 days to complete the course. All participants must follow ASC uphill guidelines. Participation is still allowed without an Aspen Snowmass Uphilling Pass; however, participants must sign a waiver during registration. $20 from every registration is donated to the Aspen Hope Center. Goodie bags and prize giveaways are included in the registration fee. For more details and to register, visit www.snowfusion.com.  

For more information on the Mardi Gras lineup, please visit www.gosnowmass.com/mardigras. 

About Snowmass Village, Colorado – A renowned winter playground and vibrant summer community just 9 miles from Aspen, Snowmass consistently ranks as one of the best winter ski areas and summer mountain biking destinations in the world. Snowmass, along with the rest of the Roaring Fork Valley, is the first IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) Gold-Level Ride Center™ in Colorado, only the 5th in United States, and one of only 7 in the world. Snowmass offers guests incredible views of mountain vistas, in addition to 2.8 million adjacent acres of wilderness, open for activities and exploration. Snowmass is home to 30+ restaurants, 95 percent slopeside lodging, shopping, unique special events and music – all year round. For more information and a complete calendar of events and activities, please visit www.gosnowmass.com. 

Snowmass Tourism Media Contact: Sara Stookey Sanchez, Public Relations Manager, Snowmass Tourism, 970-922-2285 or sstookey@gosnowmass.com. 

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