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 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.
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.
Maria Cornejo is a Staff Writer and award-winning Photojournalist with Presence News based in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. She regularly covers community events, entertainment, business, culture, and human-interest stories throughout Southern California, where her reporting has led to numerous invitations to local events and community gatherings. Maria began her journalism career at just 13 years old and has written for The Union Newspaper and Warrior Life Magazine. She is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton and is also the host of the Everything Entertainment & Inspiration podcast. Combining professional journalism with visual storytelling, Maria produces original reporting and photography that highlights the people, organizations, and events shaping the South Bay community. One of her most recognized contributions to Presence News is South Bay Galleria Isn’t Closing — Here’s What’s Actually Happening, one of the publication’s most-viewed articles. As a Staff Writer, Maria is committed to accurate, people-first journalism through firsthand reporting, original photography, and meaningful storytelling that informs and connects readers with their local communities. She can be contacted at: mariacornejo27@gmail.com More by Maria Cornejo
