If you are looking for a spicy, sizzling and unique floating adventure, don a mask, and celebrate a purple, green and gold Cajun day at the Mardi Gras Magic event on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Salt River Tubing.
The good times will be rocking as flamboyantly costumed river employees toss free Mardi Gras beads, line dancers wow the crowds, and the Parade of Floats (buses) provide a spicy shuttle to the Salt River. Limited edition Mardi Gras Magic T-shirts and free tubing passes will be awarded for the best tuber costumes.
The Mardi Gras Magic event, co-sponsored by Tonto National Forest, Riviera Broadcasting Group and Salt River Tubing, is aligned with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s More Kids in the Woods commitment in meeting the challenge of reduced youth involvement in outdoor activities.
“Our company’s costume-themed events, Rocking’ Rodeo, Halloween and Mardi Gras, offer unique adventures for teens exploring the great outdoors,” said President and Chief Executive Officer of Salt River Tubing Henri Breault.
“Present day teens are the future parents of our nation, and the More Kids in the Woods Forest Service national program was expressly designed to encourage efforts to get kids and teens outdoors,” Henri stated. “If teens today are introduced to memorable opportunities in the great outdoors on public lands, the likelihood they will bring their own children into the woods is increased greatly,” he continued.
“Our teens need a hook to encourage them to get outdoors in the summer,” Henri further stated. “They occupy their time primarily by watching television, social networking online and checking out the latest movies at the theatres. The costume-themed events are attended by thousands each year in anticipation of enjoying a memorable tubing adventure on the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest.”
The cost of tube rental is $15 per person or tube, which includes inner tube rental and shuttle bus service.
Salt River Tubing is located in Northeast Mesa, on Power Road, just seven miles from Highway 202 East.
For more information about Salt River Tubing, please visit the Web site at www.saltrivertubing.com, or call (480) 984-3305.