The first annual Mardi Gras Grub & Pub Crawl in Old Sacramento pulled folks in for some eats, drink and street entertainment tonight. Participating restaurants and bars offered food and drink specials to celebrate Mardi Gras in Sacramento's historic business district.

There was an official speakeasy tour through Sacramento’s below-ground watering holes. Sacramento was "one of the wettest cities in the nation" during the Prohibition era.

Here's some scenes from Mardi Gras:

Selma Borjes and her SambaLon percussionists livened things up with a mini-parade, winding through some eateries.

Folks were enjoying themselves.

These  gals were headed into Laughs Unlimited.

Some good ole tap dancing.

Vaudeville singer and his band.

Fencing! En garde.

Various forms of Poi and fire twirling. 'Poi' is the Maori word for 'ball' on a cord. Poi is a form of juggling where the balls are swung around the body. Poi can take many shapes and forms from LED lighted, Glow, Fabric, Sock and Fire.

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner