To support autism charities and special education, Bourbon Street Bar and Grill’s sixth annual FREE family carnival benefit, ‘Mardi Gras for Autism’ will be held outside Bourbon Street Bar & Grill in the adjacent Fullerton Train Depot parking lot located at 110 E. Commonwealth Ave. in Fullerton on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The family-friendly, all abilities, free event is designed to encourage families to enjoy the fun of Mardi Gras while raising money for Fullerton special education programs, featuring many activities appropriate for children of all ages and abilities, including:
Speakers Tentatively Confirmed to Mardi Gras “Court” to Speak at 11:30:
Fullerton Mayor Greg Sebourn
Irvine Mayor and Chairman of the OCTA Jeffrey Lalloway
Fullerton City Council Members
Fullerton School District Board Member Janny Meyer
And more…
Attractions:
Aquarium of the Pacific on Wheels
Ultimate Recycling Machine
JackFM Bustache
The Game Truck
Medieval Times Junior Knight Training
The Sensory Zone
The Face Painting Zone
Karaoke at Slidebar
Bounce Houses
Inflatable Slides
Sensory Cooking with Chef Patrick
Balloon Twisters
Il Circo Acrobatics
Performances:
Tara’s Chance Equine Therapy Demo
CF Dance Academy ‘Everyone Dance Now”
OC Kickboxing Performance
Star Wars Light Saber Fight
Medieval Times Sword Fight Performance
Dixiedelics Jazz Band
Fullerton High Circus Club (Stilt walkers, unicycle riders, jugglers, plate spinners)
Booths:
Autism Speaks
Talk About Curing Autism
OC Autism
Autism Live
Tara’s Chance
OCTA
Fullerton Foundry
OC Weekly
Lamps by David
Butler Pediatric Dentistry
Law Offices of Frank Zankich
Sage Behavioral Services
Ekko Recess Respite Care
Creative Behavior Interventions
CSUF Center for Autism
Autism Spectrum Interventions
OC Kickboxing
American Martial Arts Academy
Jump ‘n Schout Speech and Occupational Therapy
ACES Behavioral Services
American Advocacy Group
Dining:
Gumbo, Jambalaya and Red Beans and Rice from Bourbon Street Bar & Grill
Gluten Free Pizza and Pizookies from BJ’s
Sausages and Hot Dogs from Heroes
Says Larry Houser, the co-owner of Bourbon Street Bar and Grill and founder of Fullerton Cares, “This is a special celebration for all people of all abilities in our community in support of special education programs” Houser became involved with autism awareness after his son Boyd, age 6, was diagnosed with autism at age two.
Tickets are sold as a fundraiser to participate in some of the dining and featured attractions. Booths and performances are typically free and open to all. Public information: [email protected], 714-213-8831. This event is proudly supported by media sponsors including OCTA, Autism World, Jack FM, Fullerton Foundry and OC Weekly.
