Ponchatoula Pulse, Feb. 19th

This week in Ponchatoula

February 19, 2025

Last week, Ponchatoula was feeling the love with Valentine’s celebrations, Galentine’s gatherings, and a spicy Chili Cookoff to top it all off. But now, it’s time to swap the hearts for beads because Mardi Gras season is in full swing! This week brings everything from knitting circles and game nights to an Italian wine tasting and a Mardi Gras paint party. The Krewe of Nizhoni parade rolls through on Saturday, followed by the grand Strawberry Festival Ball. So whether you're sipping, sketching, or catching throws, there's plenty to enjoy—let the good times roll! 🎭🎨🎤

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Wednesday | February 19th

• What’s your Stitch? Knitting and Crochet - Ponchatoula Library

• Wings of Fire Fan Club - Ponchatoula Library

• Yoga - Twin Steeples

Thursday | February 20th

• Adventure Club - Ponchatoula Library

• Online Cake Wars - Ponchatoula Recreation Park

• Italian Wine Tasting - Crescent Lounge

• Key’s Karaoke - Key’s House of Soul

Friday | February 21st

• Sketching and Board Game Meetup - Free Range Hippie / Twin Steeples

Saturday | February 22nd

• Mardi Gras Paint Party - Free Range Hippie / Twin Steeples

• Parade - Krewe of Nizhoni

• Polar Poker Run - The Fallen Riders / The Hitch

• Strawberry Festival Ball - Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

Monday | February 24th

• Story Walk - Ponchatoula Library

• Story Time - Ponchatoula Library

• Karaoke - The Hitch

• Dart Tournament - The Hitch

Tuesday | February 25th

• Baby & Me - Ponchatoula Library

• Teen Time - Ponchatoula Library

• Darts Tournament - The Hitch

Upcoming Events
(Events that require advanced planning and/or purchases)

Mardi Gras in the Zone - TRACC

February 21, 2025

Berry Best Mardi Gras Ball - JRucker’s House of Soul

February 22, 2025

Mardi Gras Cocktail Tasting - Roux & Brew

February 26, 2025

Antique Trade Days - Chamber of Commerce

March 7-9, 2025

Live After 5 - Lauren Lee Band / Downtown Ponchatoula Revitalization Program

March 7, 2025

Microchip Mania - Tangi Animal Friends

March 8, 2025

Scholarship Opportunity - Ponchatoula Jaycees

March 10, 2025

Emerald Ball - Krewe of Erin / The Oaks Wedding & Event Center

March 14, 2025

Live Music 🥁 

Wednesday | February 19th

• Ella Bachemin - Roux & Brew

Thursday | February 20th

• TJ Barends - La Carreta

• Terry King Trio - Roux & Brew

Friday | February 21st

• Sylas Faust - La Carreta

• Christian Serpas Duo - Roux & Brew

• Tee Nah Nah - Tavern 1820

• Blakboxx - The Hitch

Saturday | February 22nd

• Lake Ragan - Roux & Brew

• Sylas Faust - La Carreta

• Lake Ragan - La Carreta

• Pat Catania - Roux & Brew

• Sour Candy Band - The Hitch

• Ryan Purser - Roux & Brew

Sunday | February 23rd

• Gracie Marie - La Carreta

Monday | February 24th

• Ella Bachemin - La Carreta

Tuesday | February 25th

• Chris Broussard - Roux & Brew

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