Since its inception in 1992, the Hot Tamale Brass Band has led the way in Boston for energetic, fun New Orleans Jazz, Dixieland and Second Line Music. They have performed at Mardi Gras, Boston First Night, the Honk! Festival, and over 800 times at Red Sox games at Fenway Park. They have appeared on Sesame Street. Get ready for a Kids Mardi Gras Parade! Back by popular demand!

10AM

Free Healthy Snacks – Stonyfield Organic Yogurt, Lesser Evil Popcorn, HomeFree Cookies, Zollipops, Kodiak Cakes Bars, Hippeas

Free Children’s Books – Project LEARN

Free Arts & Crafts – Lowell National Historical Park

Free Lunch – Lowell Public Schools Nutrition Program

11AM-Noon

Stage Show: Hot Tamale Brass Band

INDOORS: In bad weather, we move to the Recital Hall at the Middlesex Community College Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center located at 240 Central Street, Lowell MA. (formerly known as The Boston & Maine Railroad Depot aka The Rialto). Recital Hall is on the second floor.  Do not park in the adjacent lot which is restricted. Parking is available at: Early Garage, 135 Middlesex Street, Lowell MA 01852  Free parking with validation (do not park on the first floor which requires advance payment). Bring your garage ticket and validate it at the show.