đș Mardi Gras, Minus the Romance
Mardi Gras, Longmont-Style
Happy Friday, Longmont!
If Valentineâs Day isnât your thing this year, consider this your official permission slip to skip the hearts and lean into pure, joyful chaos. Thereâs a party happening thatâs loud, colorful, and gloriously unromanticâkeep reading.
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đł Now Voting: Longmontâs Best Pastries đ„
Weâre opening voting for the bakeries and cafĂ©s serving pastries worth the detour (and the drive home snack).
đ Vote for your favorite pastry spot and help crown Longmontâs best.
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Cravings: Blue Corn Tacos
This Bridge Park Plaza favorite is a go-to when you want bold, no-frills Mexican food that actually tastes homemade. Blue Corn Tacos is known for its soft, full-size blue corn tortillas, fresh grilled meats, and spicy salsas (yes, the hot one brings heat). Itâs casual, quick, and consistently satisfying â whether youâre grabbing a smothered breakfast burrito in the morning or tacos and horchata later in the day.
đ 1515 Main St Unit #5, Longmont â° Opens at 9 AM đ° $10â20
đ Mardi Gras Party & The Worldâs Tiniest Parade
đ Abbott & Wallace Distilling | â° 2:00â10:00 PM | đïž FREE
â Longmontâs most delightfully ridiculous tradition is back: a 50-foot Mardi Gras parade rolling through the alleyway like it owns the place. Expect Otone Brass Band bringing New Orleansâstyle street jazz, gumbo simmering, Hurricanes and Sazeracs flowing, and costumes that range from âI triedâ to âI committed.â
Whatâs going down:
đș Parade kicks off at 2 PM (blink and you might miss itâin a good way)
đ¶ Live music + food + drinks keep the party rolling till 8 PM
đč Full-proof cocktails and zero-proof optionsâno pressure, all flavor
đ Community vibes that feel more French Quarter than February Hallmark
This is a come-as-you-are, dance-if-you-want, laugh-a-lot kind of afternoonâperfect for friends, solo adventurers, or anyone who just wants Longmont to feel a little wilder for a day.
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đ Date Spot in Longmont
Longmont dates are relaxed, local, and full of charm. Take a scenic walk along the St. Vrain Greenway, wander through Downtown Longmont for coffee and shops, or plan a picnic at Golden Ponds Park. For an easygoing night out, grab a pint at Left Hand Brewing Company and let the conversation flow.
đ Vote and weâll share the top picksâchosen by localsâin an upcoming issue. đ
Catch You on the Alleyway
Whether youâre dodging Cupid or just chasing good music and better drinks, this oneâs an easy yes. Weâll be back with more weekend fun soonâno roses required.
Got another hidden gem in Longmont? Hit reply. I read every message.
Until thenâstay curious, stay cozy, and donât forget to flirt responsibly. đ
See you, Monday!
â Ben
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