Historic Commercial Street held its second annual Mardi Gras celebration last night, featuring a variety of entertainment choices located at eight venues in the C-Street district.

The Queen City Drag Showgirls threw beads into the crowd after their performance at Lindberg’s on Feb. 11, 2012 during the C-Street Mardi Gras celebration.

Participants in a costume competition struck a pose for the judges at the Savory Ballroom  on Feb. 11, 2012 during the C-Street Mardi Gras celebration.

Kracinda Sims models during a live nude painting exhibit at the Lemondrop on Feb. 11, 2012 during the C-Street Mardi Gras celebration.

Julia Haile, lead vocalist of the Kansas City-based soul band The Good Foot, sings to “Son of a Preacher Man” at Lindberg’s on Feb. 11, 2012 during the C-Street Mardi Gras celebration.

The crowd dances to The Good Foot’s performance at Lindberg’s on Feb. 11, 2012 during the C-Street Mardi Gras celebration.