12:00pm-4:00pm | Blood vans will be available at 11:00am, Tips will open at Noon The Rolling Elvi and the Sassyracs present a weeklong Blood Drive culminating in a huge celebration on Sunday, August 13th at Tipitina's. The primary goal of the event is to unite all Mardi Gras walking Krewes and their fans in donating as many pints of blood as possible. Blood donation remains an essential need in our city, and this blood drive is a tremendous opportunity for these Carnival participants and their supporters to do their part.