The Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras is an alcohol free, family oriented event with food and market stalls, plenty of free kids activities and a grand parade of floats, walking groups, vintage vehicles and trucks. Thanks to the Community Bank, Maffra and District, we are able to offer cash prizes for the floats etc that most exemplify the theme.
At the end of the evening there is a presentation to the float winners and to the Fundraising Entrants. Entrants are members of various local organisations who raise funds for their projects during the 6 weeks leading up to the event. The event benefits these organisations as well as the Rotary Club of Maffra, which takes a small proportion of these funds for putting back into other community projects. The event itself brings the community together for an afternoon/evening of fun and enjoyment.
At the end of the evening there is a presentation to the float winners and to the Fundraising Entrants. Entrants are members of various local organisations who raise funds for their projects during the 6 weeks leading up to the event. The event benefits these organisations as well as the Rotary Club of Maffra, which takes a small proportion of these funds for putting back into other community projects. The event itself brings the community together for an afternoon/evening of fun and enjoyment.
The Maffra Mardi Gras follows in the medieval tradition of a carnival with lots of feasting before the 40 day fast for Lent, the period before Easter. The term Mardi Gras literally means fat Tuesday.
For further information email maffra.mardigras@rotary9815.org.au
