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Golden Civic Foundation supporters attend the Hollywood-themed "Golden Age of Golden" gala Oct. 26 at the Denver Marriott West. The nonprofit has partnered with local restaurants to host a weeklong Mountain Mardi Gras fundraiser for local causes, which will run from Feb. 28-March 4. Credit: Courtesy photo

Goldenites can let the good times roll, as the Golden Civic Foundation and its partners are infusing downtown with New Orleans flavor leading up to Fat Tuesday.

GCF recently announced the details for its inaugural Mountain Mardi Gras fundraiser, a multi-day celebration that will support Golden businesses and raise funds for local causes.

From Feb. 28 to March 4, several Golden restaurants will offer special Mardi Gras-inspired food and drinks, with 20% of all proceeds benefiting GCF.

As of Feb. 18, participating restaurants included:

  • Alchemy at 1111 Miners Alley;
  • Babe’s Tea Room at 1027 Washington Ave.;
  • Brick Room at 1112 Washington Ave.;
  • The Buffalo Rose at 1119 Washington Ave.;
  • The Golden Hotel at 800 11th St.;
  • The Golden Mill at 1012 Ford St.;
  • Miners Saloon at 1109 Miners Alley;
  • Trailhead Taphouse at 811 12th St.; and
  • Windy Saddle Café at 1110 Washington Ave.

GCF said others could still sign up to participate.

musical performance
Doug Figgs performs at the Colorado Cowboy Gathering’s “Kickin’ It Off” show Jan. 17 at the Buffalo Rose. The Colorado Cowboy Gathering was one of Golden Civic Foundation’s 2024 grant recipients, and GCF is hosting a March 4 concert fundraiser at the Buffalo Rose for an upcoming grant cycle. Credit: File photo by Corinne Westeman

Then, on March 4, the nonprofit and its partners will cap off Mountain Mardi Gras with a benefit concert at the Buffalo Rose.

Krewe de Groove, Colorado’s premier Southern funk band, will perform from 7-10 p.m.

All proceeds will benefit GCF’s Community Grants Program, organization leaders have confirmed.

In 2024, GCF awarded more than $110,000 in grants to 36 recipients, including local food banks, museums, schools and festivals.

Recipients described at the time how the grants were critical to support their teen internship programs, their special events and their work to help Goldenites in need, and more.

Oktoberfest fundraiser
A Wild West Oktoberfest volunteer examines the steinholding competitors’ posture to ensure everyone’s following the rules during the Sept. 23, 2023 event. The Golden Civic Foundation, which hosted the event, used the funds raised to support to 36 local organizations and causes with its 2024 grants. Credit: File photo by Corinne Westeman

GCF hopes to do the same with its 2025 grant cycle, Interim Executive Director Erin McLain said, and the new Mountain Mardi Gras event will go toward that effort.

“Mountain Mardi Gras is a celebration of community and collaboration,” McLain said in a recent press release. “With the support of our incredible local businesses and partners, we are excited to bring a unique and engaging experience to Golden while raising funds to support our mission.”

For more information about Mountain Mardi Gras, visit goldencivicfoundation.org.

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