For the first time ever Gay Mardi Gras and our larger than life costumes are being shurunken down into "Barbie" doll sized proportions. This is going to be a Mini Gay Mardi Gras Ball put on with Barbie's (or Kens). This will be the tinist ball outside Washington DC. There are TWO ways to experience this unique first time ever event. First join the Workshop starting at 2pm and learn how we plan, design, and build these fabulous creations as we teach you how to make a miniture version on a Barbie (or Ken) with you and a small team with a theme they will draw the day of. The Ball will begin at 4:15pm and the judges will be ready with several categories they will judge on with several prizes to win, and the audience will also be voting their favorite fabulous creation. At the end of the ball we are going to auction the creations off to the highest bidder. We also are auctioning off Wreths just in time for the holidays.
WORKSHOP: In the workshop we will have several scrap fabric boxes, scrap schlange, wire, tape, and lot of hot glue for you to choose from to work with and our captain and costume designer Chad Brickley will on hand to assist if needed. Other Krewes or organization may sign up in teams of FOUR. You may bring your own scraps with you to work wiht if you want to but it is not required, also, remember that you will be drawing your own theme the day so no Barbie is completed ahead of time. Each team may, but is not required to, perform as "backup" dancers with their one minute presentation.
AUDIENCE: You are here to watch, vote, and enjoy while sipping drinks at GrandPre's. Bring some cash to vote your favorite and be ready to bid on these fun art pieces just in time for the holidays.