Mardi Gras - Straight To Ale

Straight To Ale often seems to be where it's at in Huntsville, and the Mardi Gras parade was no exception. Next Satuday, Huntsville will hold it's St. Patrick's Day parade. Check out Straight To Ale in the parade and at the taproom for the party afterwards. Here's a look back at Saturday's Mardi Gras party.

Beer Trike

From killer tricycles to giant beer cans, Straight To Ale put some thought into their float. Loved the skeleton dancers, bringing a feel of classic Mardi Gras! Unfortunately, they were on the opposite side of the vehicle from where I was standing and I only caught glimpses of their performance.

Giant beer cans

Showcasing their awesome beer label art, the Krewe constructed several giant beers can for the parade. I wonder what they're doing with them now?

Livin' Like a Local

After the parade, I headed to Straight To Ale's taproom and brewery for some Mardi Gras partying, hosted by Livin' Like A Local, Huntsville's newest place to go for information on local happenings.

The first dancers start the funk

  
Funky Pirates Jazz Band played some great brass Mardi Gras music. Lots of fun, complete with plenty of room up front to dance, along with tables farther back.

Straight To Ale is starting to become one of the best places in Huntsville to see live music. 

  

 

 Of course one of Huntsville's food trucks, Crave Heat, was present for the event. Hey guys, when can we get some vegan fare on the menu?

Straight To Ale logo always makes for great photo ops

This Saturday, Feb. 15th, looks like a full day of Irish love at Straight To Ale. Catch the parade at 11:30, downtown (yours truly will be in it, BTW), and then there's dancing and jigs with great local bands and Irish dance troups at STA. Check out the Facebook event for more info.