Press Release: Bay City's 18th Anniversary Celebration.

BAY CITY CELEBRATES EIGHTEEN YEARS

This Classic City Area was the First “Mole” Project

BAY CITY, SL (30 April, 2026) - The Second Life® mainland community of Bay City reaches the eighteenth anniversary or its initial release this May, and Bay City Residents are once again hosting their traditional parade down the city’s Route 66, followed by a live music event in their fairgrounds.

The first project of the Linden Department of Public Works, Bay City opened in May of 2008 to initial viewing. In 2011, its land mass doubled, as it absorbed the copy of Bay City that existed on the former Teen Grid. It has developed into the largest community-focused virtual urban area in Second Life.

Parade participants are asked to gather at noon SLT/PDT on Sunday, the 17th of May, to lineup at the band shell in Bay City - Harwich. The parade will wend its way down Route 66 beginning at 12:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, and will conclude at the Bay City Fairgrounds in the North Channel region. 

A music event will kick off at 12:30 p.m. SLT/PDT at the Fairgrounds with DJ DJ GoSpeed of KONA Stream providing music leading into the event until 1:30 p.m.SLT/PDT , followed by AleyKat (Aleylia Resident)from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, Jesie Janick from 2:30-3:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, and Raspberry Rearwin from 3:30-4:30 p.m. SLT/PDT.

All Residents of the Second Life grid are encouraged to participate. Celebration goods, including parade float bases and ideas, are available at the Bay City Community Center, in the Daley Bay region for those who wish to be a part of the event. Ample viewing areas are provided for all. The music event is also open to all who desire to attend -- not only Residents of Bay City, but the entire grid is welcome.

Bay City is a mainland community, developed by Linden Lab® and home to the Bay City Alliance. The Bay City Alliance was founded in 2008 to promote the Bay City regions of Second Life® and provide a venue for Bay City Residents and other interested parties to socialize and network. It is now the largest Bay city group, and home to most Residents of Bay City.

For more information, contact: Marianne McCann

 

SL Video: "Raglan Shire 2024 Mardi Gras Parade"

 

 

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 From Nitwacket on February 19, "Raglan Shire's eleventy seventh Mardi Gras Parade (I forgets the number - I'll look it up later) Zayn Till returns to announce, Caleb Kit leads the way and Basement Kitties herd cats."

Bay City Anniversary Parade and Party

 

While June is full of events with the Relay and the Second Life Birthday, last month had a number. Among them was the annual Bay City Anniversary Parade and Party. The Newser was there, and took a few pictures. 

 

Read and see more in Events.

 

SL Video: "Raglan Shire Mardi Gras Parade 2021"

 

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 From Nitwacket on February 14, 2021, the Mardi Gras parade at Raglan Shire, "Links to pictures of all the stuff that didn't rez: https://www.flickr.com/photos/40509264@N06/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/isaurasimon/albums/72157718288964851 "

 

Mardi Gras at Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez

Besides Valentine's Day, another holiday is just around the corner: Mardi Gras. For those who can't wait until Fat Tuesday, Gemma Cleanslate found out about one place one can have a little Carnival fun, at Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez in Colussus, by FrannyDJ. Here one can watch the parade of floats go by, or hop on one and join in. You can also pick up a few freebies at the store, and take a ride in an amusement park.

Read Gemma's article in Places.

Announcement: Samedi Gras In New Toulhouse

 

Samedi Gras in New Toulouse

Saturday February 13, 2021

12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM SL time

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/129/194/23

Announcement: Caledon Annual Mardi Gras Parade

Come all to the Caledon Mardi Gras!!!

We'll start at 5pm slt on February 22nd, setting off from the parade staging area near the western coastline of Kittywickshire (look for the Des balloons and festive pennants!). We'll then head east through northern Caledon until we reach the eastern side of Pensans, then south to the Guv'nah's Mansion in Victoria City, then west to Caledon Prime and north into Port Caledon.

starting point--http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Kittiwickshire/54/120/23

Want to show off your best carnivale gear? Go for it!
Have themed pressies to give out along the route? Yay!
Can't wait to put together a float for you and your friends to ride? Awesome!
(But for floats, keep in mind that some of the sims are homesteads and there will be tunnels to go through along the route--try to keep the LI under 31 unless the floats are worn.)
Have none of the above but want to march and have a great time? Come on down!

Giant Des and Kami balloons will be available the day of the parade!

Questions? Contact Iason Hassanov or Lady Aeval-Leigh (Aevalle Galicia)

FrannyDJ's Mardi Gras Parade

Valentines Day is over, but there's another holiday coming soon: Mardi Gras. For those who can't make it to New Orleans in real life, there's a Fat Tuesday parade here in Second Life. For the sixth year in a row, FrannyDJ is running her floats down the street high above the Angels of Desire sim. Gemma Cleanslate dropped by and was able to more than just watch, but become part of the event.

Read the story in Events.

Announcement: Second Annual Rosehaven Regatta

Please join in the fun Saturday, August 18th
Noon slt -2pm slt

Realm of Rosehaven, Village of Laudanum

Dress code: Within the Rosehaven theme...fantasy, late Victorian, Steampunk, to Edwardian appreciated...or regatta appropriate apparel from other eras as long as not too revealing.

A proper Regatta from yesteryear with something for everyone!

Crew Racing, Tall Ships Racing, and Anything That Floats...but is NOT a Boat contest and race!

All along the boardwalk will be dancing and music, provided by Holocluck Henly, games, rides, foods, prizes...a great summer event!

See you there!

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The 2nd Annual Rosehaven Regatta is August 18th, 2019 from Noon (12pm) SLT – 2pm SLT.
Once again, we will be featuring the ANYTHING THAT FLOATS…BUT IS NOT A BOAT contest and water race!  Hope you all are excited!!

Get your thinking caps on and create something fantastical…that is NOT A BOAT, but it does float!  The purpose of this event is to showcase your ability to design and build a water craft/vessel to travel in the water.  You must also be able to ride your floating invention.

Please let Duchess Liz Wilner or Oriella Charik know if you wish to enter.  All entries must be received and approved by no later than 11am SLT, August 18th for announcing at the Regatta. Prizes will be awarded for the ‘Most Unique’ and the ‘Fastest Vessel’.

This is a timed race. Depending on the number of participants, crews and their crafts will be lined up at the start/finish line, proceed down the canal to a designated turning point, go around a marker buoy, and proceed up canal back to start/finish line. There will be an official at the turn around the buoy to verify all contestants properly negotiate the turn around.

Rules: You may NOT utilize a commercially designed or distributed watercraft. Powerboats, canoes, kayaks, rafts, skiffs or other commercially designed craft will NOT qualify. Your vessel must NOT be commercially designed or built to travel on water. You cannot disguise an actual boat or ship for your craft. The vessels must be powered by Avi or wind energy; no swimmers pulling, pushing or propelling your craft.  NO engines, motors, trolling motors will be accepted. Sails, paddles and oars are acceptable. The decision of the judges is final. You must pick up the pieces if the vessel disintegrates in water or on land.

Hint: last year, for instance, we had a cupcake that floated and steered!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rosehaven%20Laudanum/214/194/22

Announcement: Mardi Gras Madness - A Multi-team RFL Event

Let's get a jump on Fat Tuesday the weekend before! The Inspired Dreamwalkers invite you to join us in New Orleans for a four day event beginning Saturday, March 2 and continuing through Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Includes a Parade of Floats, entertainment throughout the weekend and a Fat Tuesday Masquerade party finale. Float base provided. Full details and how to register your team a spot included on the attached event board.

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Let's get a jump on Fat Tuesday the weekend before! The Inspired Dreamwalkers invite you to join us in New Orleans for a four day event beginning Saturday, March 2 and continuing through Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

All RFL teams are invited to join in the festivities. Space is limited for floats. Activities will include: 
- Parade of Floats with each team setting out their own kiosk to receive "votes", recognition will be given to the highest vote getters.

- Entertainment throughout the weekend - teams will be able to sign up for stage time and set out their team kiosk during their event.

- Our Mardi Gras event will be capped off with a Fat Tuesday Masquerade party on Tuesday, March 5, from 6-8 pm slt. All teams are invited to attend.

There will be a Parade of Floats - Number of floats in the parade is limited. Space provided on a first come, first serve basis. Limit 1 float per team. A float trailer will be provided for your team to decorate in Mardi Gras-style. Each team will have 500 prims to decorate their float. Float set-up will be Friday, March 1 from 12pm slt - 9pm slt.

Entertainment- Teams are invited to sign up for entertainment slots throughout the weekend. Schedule will be set on a first come, first serve basis. Teams will need to provide their DJ/ performer & host. The stage kiosk will be assigned to the team represented during that entertainment slot. Must provide own stream.

To register your team, please go to http://bit.ly/2GUbNwQ

For questions or more information, please contact Sandie Slate (Sandie Loxingly) or Leala Spire-Marchant (Leala Spire)

All proceeds from this event will go directly to Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.

This event is sponsored by Destiny Estates Sales and Rentals and the Inspired Dreamwalkers RFL Team.

Samedi Gras: New Toulouse Pulls it off Again

Mardi Gras was last week on February 13. A few days earlier on the weekend before "Fat Tuesday," the New Toulouse sim held it's yearly parade and party: Samedi Gras. Klaus Bereznyak was there, and wrote about the occassion.

Read Klaus' article in Events.

Press Release: Bay City's Parade and Concert

BAY CITY, SL (5 April, 2016) - In May of 2008, the regions of Bay City were opened to Second Life® residents for the first time. Over the last eight years, the area has grown into one of the most vibrant of mainland communities, boasting a long-time community focus. To honor the anniversary, Bay City Residents will be hosting their annual parade and live music event this May.

Participants in the annual parade are asked to gather at noon SLT/PDT on Sunday, the 15th of May, to lineup at the band shell in Bay City - Harwich. The parade will wend its way down Route 66 beginning at 12:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, and will conclude at the Bay City Fairgrounds in the North Channel region.

A live concert will kick off at 1:30 p.m. SLT/PDT at the Fairgrounds with GoSpeed Racer of KONA Stream providing music leading into the event until 1:30 p.m.SLT/PDT , followed by Zachh Cale from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, Maximillion Kleen from 2:30-3:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, and Noma Falta from 3:30-4:30 p.m. SLT/PDT.

All Residents of the Second Life grid are welcomed to participate. Celebration goods, including parade float bases and ideas, are available at the Bay City Community Center, in the Daley Bay region for those who wish to be a part of the parade. Ample viewing areas are provided. The music event is also open to all who desire to attend -- not only Residents of Bay City

Bay City is a mainland community, developed by Linden Lab™ and home to the Bay City Alliance. The Bay City Alliance was founded in 2008 to promote the Bay City regions of Second Life® and provide a venue for Bay City Residents and other interested parties to socialize and network. It is now the largest Bay city group, and home to most Residents of Bay City.

For more information, contact: Marianne McCann

Parades and Party in New Toulouse on Saturday, Parade Today

On Saturday, the New Toulhouse sim, the location of a 1920's New Orleans roleplay community, held their "Samedi Gras" Parade at Noon on Saturday February 6. Following it was a party at the town square. Pazzo Pestana sent a video to the newser of various floats, and partiers, going down the streets, while others watched and/or danced from the streets. The event has been taking place every year in the sim for a few years.

In a proclamation, listed in the New Toulouse blog, Maggie Hawksby the "Queen of the Carnival" proclaimed, "…that the Joyous Music of Carnival shall fill the Streets of our Beloved New Toulouse, Multiplying all Merriment;…that Colorful Costumes, Elaborate Masks, and Outrageous Adornments of all kinds be the order of the day;…that Dancing in the Streets, on Sidewalks, Balconies, yea, even upon the Rooftops, shall be greatly Encouraged;…that Fair Weather and Blue Skies shall prevail, that the Multitudes might gather and celebrate without hindrance;…that the Royal Constabulary of New Toulouse shall marshal the Grand Celebration with their Customary Skill and an appropriate Degree of Forbearance toward the Inevitable Hijinks and Tomfoolery;…that the Keepers of Bars, Inns, Taverns, Grocers, Cigar Emporiums, Stables, Chinese Laundries, Bakeries, Seafood Merchants, Barber Shops, Bookshops, Print Shops, Gambling Halls, Dance Halls, Hospitals, Brothels, and Eating and Drinking Establishments in Her beloved City shall throw open their Doors to receive all Carnival Celebrants, of whatsoever degree or kind with our customary Good Fellowship, Warmth, and true Southern hospitality."

Following the parade was a party, which the Newser was able to drop in on. Again, there was a variety of outfits there from regular street clothes to fancy Carnival-style outfits to 18th century wear, and one woman was wearing nothing at all.

Henri Godenot, the mayor of the town, stated this wouldn't be the last event for Mardi Gras. Today would be the "Blessing of the Waters at 5:50PM" SL time at the New Toulouse Bayou  at (78/56/21), followed by another parade.

More pictures can be seen from the community blog, and it's Flickr page.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse

Bixyl Shuftan

Two Mardi Gras Events

Tuesday February 17 was Mardi Gras, the day in real life parties and parades are held in many areas around the world, the most notable celebration in the United States being in New Orleans. Second Life Newser found out about two parades of the event, one from a place known to have them in years past, the other that we hadn't heard of before.

Read more in Events.

Mardi Gras Parade at New Toulouse

Mardi Gras isn't until tomorrow, but the residents of the New Toulhouse sim celebrated a little early. This weekend, they held a parade, complete with floats. Second Life Newser was there, and took a few pictures.

Se more in Events.