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Fat Tuesday is March 4, marking the traditional end of Carnival and the celebration of Mardi Gras. If a trip to New Orleans isn’t in the cards this year, that doesn’t mean you have to skip the celebration altogether. Here are seven Mardi Gras parties and festivals to attend around the region. Samedi Gras 2025. March 1, 11 a.m. Mardi Gras at Dogwood Tavern. Enjoy a Cajun menu packed with popcorn shrimp, seafood gumbo, chicken and andouille jambalaya, po’boys and king cake on March 4, 6-9 p.m. at one of Falls Church’s best restaurants. Sip sazeracs and scratch-made hurricanes as you bop to live music. // 132 W. Broad St., Falls Church Mardi Gras at Ragtime Come to for a fun evening to celebrate Mardi Gras! There will be a chili cookoff and a talent show featuring a variety of performances. This is a relaxed atmosphere and free to the community. Where: 760 Maine Ave., SW Mardi Gras at The Wharf in 2023. Photograph by Patrick Revord. Southwest DC’s Wharf will bring back its annual Mardi Gras parade and day-long party, complete with stilt walkers, a brass band performance on the pier, and fireworks right after sundown. Let the good times roll! The Culpeper Downtown Carnival, a celebration of all things Mardi Gras, returns this Saturday, March 1 with all-day merchant specials and bayou inspired menus, plus The best opportunities to celebrate Mardi Gras in the D.C. area. Funky brass bands, parades, dances and king cake bring the spirit of New Orleans to D.C. Head to Shipgarten to celebrate the Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras, all in the same place. There will be samples of over 40 beers and ciders and games like Jenga and a snowball toss. After the festival is over, the event shifts gears to celebrate Mardi Gras at 8 p.m. Shipgarten: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, free . Mardi Gras at The Wharf Mardi Gras happening at Bourbon Bayou Kitchen, 44184 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza,Ashburn,VA,United States on Tue, 21 Feb, 2023 at 12:00 pm This year, the theme park will celebrate Mardi Gras for two months, from Feb. 1 to March 30. During that time, you can enjoy a nightly Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans jazz bands strolling the park, and concerts on most Friday and Saturday nights. All of these are included in the cost of your ticket. The largest and most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the USA is in New Orleans, where Fat Tuesday is a legal holiday. NOLA has been celebrating Mardi Gras since the early 18th century and the Celebrate Mardi Gras in Montgomery Parades, Music & Festivities. Let the good times roll in Montgomery! Mardi Gras brings a wave of energy to the city with lively parades, dazzling floats, and endless fun for all ages. From vibrant street celebrations to local businesses joining in the festivities, Montgomery’s Mardi Gras is a can’t-miss event. As someone who has experienced the chaotic magic of a New Orleans Mardi Gras several times, I can tell you that the key to any good Mardi Gras celebration is three fold: great traditional Southern food, jazz or other brassy music accompanied by a lot of dancing, and wacky & wild costumes. Oh, and beadslots and lots of beads. LOUIS: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade, 5:30 p.m. Bay St. Louis Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade Route for 2025 (WLOX) Tuesday, March 4 - Mardi Gras. BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of Real People Parade, 1 p.m. The Krewe of Real People Next Generation Parade Route for 2023 (WLOX) BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade The 2025 Mardi Gras season is just beginning, and Coastal Mississippi is packed full of fun parades and events perfect for incoming visitors. Come along with us as we celebrate the Carnival season! Laissez les bon temps rouler –– "Let the good times roll!" Don’t fret if you can’t make it the Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans or Mobile this year. There are tons of great celebrations happening all across Alabama. Find one near you and laissez les bon temps rouler! 2025 Mardi Gras at MidCity — Jan. 31-March 4 in Huntsville; Kick Off To Mardi Gras—Feb. 1 in Gadsden; Mardi Gras 5K—Feb. 8 If you're looking to escape the larger Mardi Gras crowds near Soulard, this Wash Ave. gem offers a perfect alternative. When: Feb. 27 through March 1 from 6 to 11:30 p.m. What to expect: There’s no cover at the door, and the cocktail list is all Mardi Gras-inspired. Here are 16 ways you can celebrate Mardi Gras in the Tampa Bay area. Mardi Gras Universal: Enjoy a parade, live music and food from around the world. The parade features floats direct from New Durham Mardi Gras. Durham Mardi Gras Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Starts at the CCB Plaza Cost: Free Features: Meet at The Bull at 5:30 p.m. Festive attire encouraged. At 6 p.m. there will be a music jam led by the Bulltown Strutters. At 6:30 p.m. the Bulltown Strutters will lead a sidewalk parade from CCB Plaza to Geer With Rex, Zulu, doubloons, flambeaus, and king cake, Mardi Gras may sound confusing, but we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you understand all things Mardi Gras. Book your trip and head on down to New Orleans for the greatest and most historic celebration on earth. Celebrate Fat Tuesday and let the good times roll at this entertainment destination, which is hosting a Mardi Gras fest on Saturday, March 1, at 6 p.m. The extravaganza transports guests to Bourbon Street with festive decor, lively entertainment, colorful beads, hurricane cocktails and a costume contest.
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