It’s a new year with a whole new slew of West Bank events taking place this weekend! Planning your weekend? Here are some great places to start:
King Cake Kick Off Party
Trinity Lutheran Church, 438 Olivier St. in Algiers Point will be holding its 
annual kick off for the Mardi Gras season. Food, drinks, king cake…and Benny Grunch and the Bunch will perform. Sunday, 1/6/08 starting at noon.
Gretna Carnival Kickoff Parade
Sunday, 1/6/08, starting at 1 pm. Hosted by the Krewe of Alla, the start of the West Bank Mardi Gras parade season will begin at the base of the CCC at Franklin Street and parade through Gretna. Check the Times-Picayune for the complete parade route.
West Bank Blood Drive
Get your limited edition Blood Center sweatshirt with your donation this weekend. Friday from 7 am to 3 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm at the West Bank center, 2701 Manhattan Blvd in Harvey, LA. All donors will be registered to win a ride for 2 in the Krewe of Thor, including throws and costumes. Now that’s worth a pint!
Choctaw Day
This is my pick for THE weekend event – come visit me and I’ll 
throw an extra meatball on your plate! The Krewe of Choctaw holds its annual spaghetti dinner on Sunday, 1/6/08 from 11 am to 3 pm at the VFW Post 3121 on Monroe St. in Gretna, LA. Dine in or take out at only $5 per plate. The lovely Choctaw maids will be selling sweets to finish up your meal. There will be games, prizes and face painting for the kids, music, a parade of prizes, super raffle and the traditional children’s Shoe Box Float decorating contest. What better reason to buy some new shoes!
Copyright 2008. Lisa Heindel, All rights reserved.
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