As described in SFGate: In Northern California, you typically won’t hear a Southern-style brass band second-lining through quaint streets while “General Doo Dah” is tossing beads. You also won’t see a group of 12 women,…

Nevada City's annual Mardi Gras Celebration. The annual event features a festive parade and Street Fair throughout historic downtown Nevada City, offering up spirited fun for all ages Nevada City has been known to throw a party and its version of…