Welcome to the Ball State Daily News Muncie Gras Live Blog. This page will be updated throughout the night with information on events, weather, parking and other news from our reporters and photographers on the scene. Make sure to follow the Ball State Daily News on social media as well.
Muncie Gras kicks off at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the gate.
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2:00 a.m. - Muncie Gras 2013 has come to a close. Remember to check out bsudaily.com Sunday for photo galleries and stories as well as the print edition of the Ball State Daily News on Monday for additional coverage.
1:31 a.m. - Many attendees have cleared out. Muncie Gras officially ends at 2 a.m.
12:32 a.m. - Most of the bars have standing room only now due to the cold weather.
11:48 p.m. - DJ Dimitry will begin performing at midnight in the Columbia Theater.
11:33 p.m. - Tonal Caravan is performing now at Doc's Music Hall, with Blue Sky Carnival Band scheduled to take over at midnight.
11:02 p.m. - The wet t-shirt contest has started in the Columbia Theater.
10:38 p.m. -
Muncie Gras attendees stand outside the Silo. The bar was packed full patrons trying to avoid the cold weather. DN PHOTO COREY OHLENKAMP
10:19 p.m. - Ridgeville resident Jean Filson says she comes to Muncie Gras every year since she moved away from Muncie. So far, she likes this year more because it's less crowded.
10:14 p.m. - The Cocaine Wolves perform at 10:30 at the Columbia Theater.
10:05 p.m. -
Two fire spinners perform during Muncie Gras in downtown Muncie.
9:55 p.m. - Daily News Features Editor Lindsey Gelwicks reports that several attendees say the downtown streets are not as crowded as they were last year around 10 p.m. This could be due to colder temperatures.
9:44 p.m. -
The Pork and Beans Brass Band plays during Muncie Gras. The band performs every hour throughout the event.
9:24 p.m. - Webcam Teenz begins performing at the Columbia Theater at 9:30 p.m.
7:16 p.m. - Karaoke has begun at the Silo, running until 10 p.m. DJ Cool Hand Lex will perform afterwards until 1 a.m. Doc's Jazz Kitchen has begun performing at Doc's Music Hall, hosted by Folly Moon. Their show will last until 8 p.m., when Apathy Wizards takes over.
6:30 p.m. - Temperatures should stay in the mid-30s throughout most of the night. Wind chills will make it feel like it's in the mid-20s, though. There is a 0 percent chance of precipitation, but make sure to dress in layers and wear gloves in order to stay warm.
Muncie Gras 2013: Live Blog
Stay updated throughout the night on Muncie Gras events and activities with this page
Ashley Canan, left, and Morgan Walker dance in front of the main stage at Muncie Gras. DN PHOTO BOBBY ELLIS
