Hillcrest Fat Tuesday 2015: Back to its roots

Posted by LGBT WeeklyAround the City, Latest IssueThursday, February 5th, 2015

The 2015 Hillcrest Fat Tuesday celebration will be held Feb. 17. from 6-11 p.m.

After a less than stellar outing at a new location in 2014 that produced lower than expected results, the Hillcrest Business Association is returning the event to its original location on University Avenue between First Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

This years event sponsors include Bud Light, SKYY Vodka and Viejas Resort and Casino. The VIP tent with a food buffet is returning and ticket prices for general admission have been lowered.

VIP tickets are $50 and $75 the day of and include access to a private VIP area, a delightful Cajun buffet plus a private bar with two alcoholic drinks and tons of beads. Food is being supplied by Babycakes, East Coast Pizza, Fiesta Cantina and Urban Mos.

General admission tickets are $15 and $20 the day of and include entry into the Fat Tuesday Party, beads, glow sticks and access to gourmet food vendors, the Fat Tuesday lounge and two bars.

Richs will be sponsoring a huge new stage that will be similar to the one at Nightmare on Normal Street last year. There will be go-go boys, as well as performances by Tootie and the Ladies of Lips, DJ Nikno, DJ Dirty Kurty, DJ John Joseph, DJ Will Z and performances by an authentic Zydeco band.

The Mardi Gras themed event has been taking place in Hillcrest for 13 years and has raised over $130,000. The proceeds from the event are split between the Hillcrest Business Association and the GSDBA Charitable Foundation.

The GSDBA Charitable Foundation gives out scholarships to LGBT college students. We have helped many college students over the last 13 years, said Stampp Corbin, president of the GSDBA Charitable Foundation. In fact, we have given scholarships to some household names in the San Diego community like Councilman Todd Gloria and District Three Council candidate Christopher Ward. Other than nominal insurance expenses, all of the proceeds directly benefit young adults who are pursuing their college dream, Corbin continued. Over 50 students have received scholarships through the years.

The HBA uses its proceeds from the event for beautification projects in the Hillcrest community.

To purchase tickets visit:

http://fabuloushillcrest.com/events/fat-tuesday/

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