Winn-Dixie Gears Up for Mardi Gras at Louisiana Stores
Winn-Dixie, a Southeastern Grocers (SEG) banner store, is gearing up for Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana by offering traditional foods along with local in-store celebrations.
The grocer is offering freshly baked king cakes in 50 different flavors including flavors such as traditional cinnamon, cream cheese, strawberry, chocolate and more. In addition to the traditional pastries, Winn-Dixie is also offering a variety of deli assortments that are perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras, including a variety of flavored wings, live or boiled crawfish and fresh miniature muffulettas.
“At Winn-Dixie, we are excited to join the Carnival revelry with our local communities again this year! We are incredibly proud of our deep-rooted history in Louisiana, and it is a privilege to honor the culture and community that has supported us since 1956,” said Winn-Dixie Regional Vice President Lynn Rushing. “Winn-Dixie celebrates the diverse traditions and unique foods that make Louisiana truly special – this Carnival season and all year long.”
Winn-Dixie is hosting several free events to celebrate Mardi Gras. Customers can enjoy “fun-filled revelry” with local favorite foods and community festivities to celebrate while they shop at their neighborhood stores. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, king cake sampling, product giveaways, family friendly games and more:
- Friday, Feb. 10 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Zachary Winn-Dixie, located at 5005 Church St., Zachary, LA 70791
- Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Covington Winn-Dixie, located at 2100 Collins Blvd., Suite 132, Covington, LA 70433
- Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8 – 11 a.m. at the Algiers Winn-Dixie, located at 3008 Holiday Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131
- Saturday, Feb. 18 from 12 – 3 p.m. at the Mid-City Winn-Dixie, located at 401 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119
On Feb. 21, Mardi Gras day, Winn-Dixie will join the “Krewe of Covington” and “Krewe of Argus” in Metairie to celebrate with parade-goers. The community can enjoy the grocer’s signature throws including specialty beads, SE Grocers private label snack foods and Winn-Dixie swag items. In Metairie, neighbors are encouraged to look for the Winn-Dixie themed float.
Winn-Dixie operates 28 stores in Louisiana. SEG operates stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.