A jazz band performs during the Common Space Brewery Mardi Gras Event in Hawthorne, Calif., on March 14.
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By Maria Cornejo | Presence News
HAWTHORNE, Calif. — On March 14, the Common Space Brewery Mardi Gras Event in Hawthorne featured live jazz music, vegan food vendors, and festive costumes that brought a touch of New Orleans culture to Southern California.
Live Jazz and Mardi Gras Atmosphere
While enjoying live jazz played by a New Orleans band, Festival visitors were dressed in bright Mardi Gras costumes. Jazz music created a laid-back and festive climate as festivalgoers sampled from various vendors’ plant-based food and drink offerings. Free parking made it easy for residents to access and attend the Festival.
Vegan Food Vendors Draw Attention
Several vendors featured vegan and organic foods and drinks.
A vendor from Cookies A’More Vegan Cookies displays plant-based cookies during the Mardi Gras–inspired celebration at Common Space Brewery in Hawthorne, Calif., on March 14. Photo by Maria Cornejo | Presence News
Cookies A More offered freshly baked vegan cookies made with organic and gluten-free ingredients. The cookies, made entirely with plant-based ingredients, were a popular treat for visitors looking for something sweet.
A vendor from Spooky Aguas serves fruit-blended aguas frescas during the Common Space Brewery Mardi Gras Event in Hawthorne, Calif., on March 14. Photo by Maria Cornejo | Presence News
Another vendor, Spooky Aguas, served fruit-blended aguas frescas in large cups. Presence News’ Maria Cornejo tried the watermelon flavor and described it as refreshing. The drinks were priced at $8 for a large cup.
A vendor prepares coffee drinks at Café LA Vecindad during the Common Space Brewery Mardi Gras Event in Hawthorne, Calif., on March 14. Photo by Maria Cornejo | Presence News
Coffee lovers were also able to stop by Café LA Vecindad, where freshly brewed coffee filled the area with the aroma of roasted beans.
Creative Plant-Based Menu Options
A vendor at the Los Angeles Crêpe Du Jardin booth serves guests during the Common Space Brewery Mardi Gras Event in Hawthorne, Calif., on March 14. Photo by Maria Cornejo | Presence News
Guests visiting Los Angeles Crêpe Du Jardin can have their fill of crêpes, including an option which is peanut butter with jelly crêpes, and topped with fresh strawberries, made from organic/plant-based ingredients. In addition, these types of crêpes can be topped with other types of fruits such as bananas or apples.
A vendor at The Frankenstand booth serves vegan hot dogs during the Common Space Brewery Mardi Gras Event in Hawthorne, Calif., on March 14. Photo by Maria Cornejo | Presence News
The Frankenstand has also been serving vegan hot dogs from a booth decorated with whimsical horror-themed decorations.
A vendor displays vegan baked goods, including éclairs and croissants, during the Common Space Brewery Mardi Gras Event in Hawthorne, Calif., on March 14. Photo by Maria Cornejo | Presence News
In addition, all three booths offered vegan baked goods such as organic croissants, éclairs, and French bread.
A Community Celebration
Live jazz and the aroma of vegan food filled the air as the Common Space Brewery Mardi Gras Event brought the community together in celebration of Mardi Gras.
Editor’s Disclaimer:This article covers a community event and vendor participation as observed at the time of reporting. Vendor offerings, pricing, and participation may vary at future events.
