Mardi Gras fundraiser for PR is Saturday [UPDATED]

Published 9:24am Thursday, February 21, 2013 Updated 11:27am Thursday, February 21, 2013
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The Pelican Rapids Chamber of Commerce will once again host its infamous annual Mardi Gras bash on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the local VFW Post 5252.

$10 will admit guests to the party, which includes music by Giving Back Jack, a Fergus Falls band that plays everything from classic to contemporary rock. There is also an opportunity to bid on a host of silent auction prizes.

The Mardi Gras starts at 6 p.m., with the band starting at 8 p.m.

Proceeds benefit Chamber of Commerce activities in the Pelican Rapids community.

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