Don't delay! The first 20 tickets sold will receive a free Mardi Gras Mask and free pass to Open Studio before the event to decorate their mask. Down on the bayou is the setting for our 2nd annual fundraiser. Maxtivity’s Mardi Gras New Year’s Eve Party is sure to be one for the books. Put on your dancing shoes and festive New Orleans style outfits for an unforgettable New Year's Eve fundraising event supporting Maxtivity’s mission of maximizing creativity for all. An online auction, December 1st-December 12th, leads up to the in-person celebration, December 31st complete with hors d'oeuvres, live auction and Portland musicians, Monkey See Monkey Duo and the four piece Zydeco band, The New Iberians. Festive Mardi Gras party attire encouraged - there will be a costume contest! The location policies forbid stiletto heels (as they damage the historic flooring) and also forbid the use of loose glitter. Please carpool if possible, as there is limited parking at the event.