LADYSMITH, Wis. (NWN) — It’s the Northland Mardi Gras festival in Ladysmith this weekend.

The beer garden opens at 2:30 p.m., with music by Anthony Nix, starting at 3 p.m. Carnival rides open at 3 p.m. The 50/50 raffle, benefiting the Ladysmith Police K9 unit is from 7 until 9 p.m. at 7:30 p.m., Rising Phoenix performs.

The Venetian Night Parade and fireworks on the Flambeau River are at 10 p.m.