General Information

Join a warming swarm of raucous revelers here in Burlington, Vermont, for a weekend of bountiful bacchanalia and splendiferous philanthropy! The 17th annual Magic Hat Mardi Gras Weekend takes place March 2nd through March 4th, with the magnificent parade going down on Saturday, March 3rd.

The icy avenues of downtown Burlington will momentarily melt to accommodate all comers, new and old, from here and afar. The Magic Hat Mardi Gras spreads its warming arms over three full days, and we urge you to come and experience everything Mardi Gras and Burlington have to offer. You can't possibly experience all the Burlington area has to offer in just three days, so feel free to spend the entire week!

If you're looking for a place to stay, we reserved a block of rooms at the lovely Hilton Burlington located at 60 Battery Street overlooking Lake Champlain. If you would like to reserve a room, please call 1-800-HILTONS (800-445-8667) or book online here before February 17, 2012 and reference "Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade Guest Lodging" (group code: MGC). All reservations require one night's deposit, by check or credit card, for each room reserved.

All events this weekend will serve to bring awareness and support to the HOPE Works of Chittenden County (formerly known as Women's Rape Crisis Center). The Magic Hat Mardi Gras weekend is the HOPE Works' largest fundraiser, having raised more than $150,000 over the years.