The Island Bar on Cockatoo Island is set to be transformed this weekend into Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, New Orleans’ oldest neighbourhood.
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The summertime bar will take on a festival vibe for Mardi Gras with top bartenders showcasing the traditions and history of cocktails from New Orleans such as Maker’s Mark Mint Juleps, Cruzan Rum Hurricanes and other classics.
To get into the Creole-style atmosphere, visitors will be given beaded necklaces and festival masks on arrival to party in the bar festooned with lighting and jester hats. Food carts will serve Louisiana cuisine including Creole pizzas straight from the wood-fire oven, Louisiana “hot” dogs and spicy Cajun chicken strips.
The event runs from the evening of Friday February 15, then Saturday 16 & Sunday February 17, 2013 from 12:30pm until late. Entry to the Bourbon Street party is free; alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and food will be available for purchase from $5.00. Island Bar on Cockatoo Island is a 12 minute ferry trip from Circular Quay.
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