To support autism charities and special education, Fullerton Cares’ tenth annual FREE family carnival benefit, “Mardi Gras for Autism"” will be held outside Bourbon Street Bar and Grill in the adjacent Fullerton Train Depot parking lot located at 110 E. Commonwealth Ave. in Fullerton.

Says Larry Houser, co-owner of Bourbon Street Bar and Grill and founder of Fullerton Cares, “For 10 years, this event has been evolving to be fully inclusive to every one of our community’s families and friends, we can’t wait to show what is in store for 2020.” Houser became involved with autism after his son Boyd, age 11, was diagnosed with autism at age 2.

Mardi Gras for Autism began in 2010 and has provided a family-friendly, all-abilities, free event designed to encourage families to enjoy the fun of Mardi Gras while raising money for Fullerton special education programs, featuring many sensory friendly activities appropriate for children of all ages and abilities.