Musicians supporting the event included from left, Pat Corcoran (Some Guys and a Broad) percussion, Tony Vee (Uncle Shoehorn) guitar & vocals, Johnny D (Strings Attached) guitar & vocals, Frank Sorino (“F Bomb” and Mad Dog) guitar & vocals, and Paul Binotto (Dark Horses) bass.“The Mardi Gras All Stars” performed at the “New Orleans’ Grove” at Barrel 28’s Fat Tuesday Celebration benefiting Backpack Snack Attack. Tenth annual Mardi Gras for a Cause returns to support Backpack Snack Attack WARWICK - On the 10th Anniversary of Mardi Gras for a Cause, the fundraising “Fat Tuesday” Celebration can now report raising... Entertainment 06 Mar 2022 | 06:50
Celebrating the Mardi Gras for a Cause Festival from left are Tony Vee, Uncle Shoehorn lead guitarist and vocals; Jennifer Price, executive director Backpack Snack Attack; Don Oriolo, owner Blue Arrow Farms; and Johnny D. Desibia, Mardi Gras Event founder and 2021 chairman. Provided photo. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler for a good cause This year’s Mardi Gras for a Cause to help support Backpack Snack Attack could not be held on its traditional “Fat Tuesday’’... Local News 22 Jun 2021 | 03:06
The 2021 Mardi Gras for a Cause Planning Committee from left, Mary Schweitzer, Jennifer Price, Kathy Olinger, Don Oriolo, John Desibia, Tina Bohen Guerrera with mascot “Penny Lane.” Mardi Gras For a Cause celebration rescheduled as a music festival for June 13 Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s Mardi Gras for a Cause event in support of Backpack Snack Attack could not be held... Local News 30 May 2021 | 07:20
Everyone enjoyed the eighth annual Mardi Gras for a Cause including "Best Dressed" in the puppy competition. ( Provided photos) Laissez les bon temps rouler: Let the good times roll The Mardi Gras for a Cause Planning Committee is delighted to report that the eighth annual Mardi Gras for a Cause celebration,... Local News 10 Mar 2020 | 12:56
The eighth annual Mardi Gras for a Cause takes place next Tuesday, Feb. 25. Mardi Gras Committee volunteers and entertainers gather at Village Billiards, where everyone is invited to continue the celebration with raffle drawings and enjoy musical entertainment from 9 p.m. to midnight. ( Photos by Roger Gavan) Eighth annual Mardi Gras for a Cause takes place next Tuesday, February 25 Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday and it’s traditionally a time to celebrate and eat well... Local News 17 Feb 2020 | 07:25
