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Photo/Blue Bayou via Facebook. The Blue Bayou is bringing “The Big Easy” to Chicago this Mardi Gras weekend with crawfish, cocktails, and cabaret!. The party kicks off on Saturday, March 1 with a crawfish boil in the afternoon, followed by an official Mardi Gras party and burlesque show in the evening. CHICAGO — Chicagoans don’t have to travel far to get a taste of New Orleans Mardi Gras celebrations. For Mardi Gras — French for “Fat Tuesday,” marking the day before Lent — bars, restaurants and venues around the city are bringing a bit of The Big Easy to Chicago, from seafood boils, king cakes and hurricane cocktails to live music, burlesque performances and lots of beads. Eventbrite - Haven Entertainment Center presents Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday - Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Norman's Bistro, Chicago, IL. Find event and ticket information. Get ready to indulge in the ultimate Mardi Gras celebration, where beads, masks, and a whole lot of fun await you on Fat Tuesday! Time Out Market Chicago. A Back to Bourbon Street Mardi Gras pop-up running Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday on the market’s second floor features crawfish empanadas, catfish po’ boy, beignets and Top Mardi Gras Events in Chicago 2025 . Mardi Gras Bar Crawls & Parties – Experience the best of Chicago’s nightlife with themed bar crawls, live DJs, and plenty of festive beads. Masquerade Balls & Themed Celebrations – Dress up for exclusive masquerade parties at top venues featuring live music, cocktails, and dance floors. As Mardi Gras returns to the Windy City on Tuesday, March 4, the area’s top destinations are celebrating with NOLA-inspired fêtes, luxe dining experiences and tempting libations. Let the good times roll and get into the spirit at these Windy City hot spots. Chicago Firehouse Restaurant . 1401 S. Michigan Ave. / Website From traditional creole feasts of jambalaya, gumbo, and boudin balls, to mini parades, jazz and drinks, the joyous tradition of commemorating the last days of revelry before Lent comes alive in Chicago. Check out these events and specials to celebrate Mardi Gras in Chicago in the best liassez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll) style. Storyville Chicago. The River North restaurant offers a taste of New Orleans year-round and it’s celebrating Mardi Gras with a masquerade bash at 10 p.m. Feb. 16 and 17. Mardi Gras comes early this year on Fat Tuesday, February 13, and festivities are happening across Chicago. From traditional treats like paczki and king cake, to drink deals and themed parties, here are the best places to celebrate Fat Tuesday in 2024. Easy Bar’s annual Fat Tuesday party. 1944 W. Division St. Chicago 💃🏽 The Cauldron Chicago is throwing a Mardi Gras Variety Show on Tuesday, featuring performances from live musicians, comedians and dancers. Plus, special cocktails (think Hurricanes and Sazeracs), and food (jambalaya, beignets, you name it). Save this event: Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday Share this event: Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday Chicago is joining the celebration and embracing the bead-throwing, mask-wearing, and traditional Mardi Gras cuisine. Here are 9 places to kick off Mardi Gras and ring in the celebration on Fat Tuesday across Chicagoland. February 16 Rheinischer Verein Chicago is a non-profit German American cultural organization. Celebrating the German Karneval tradition. top of page. Rheinischer Verein 1890 . Top 10 Best Mardi Gras Take Out Restaurants in Chicago, IL - February 2025 - Yelp - Junebug Café, Junebug Cafe, Lowcountry Lakeview, Daisy's Po' Boy and Tavern, Fork Fantasy, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, CheSa’s Bistro & Bar, The Soul Food Lounge 2, Lowcountry South Loop, Chuck's Southern Comforts Café Top 10 Best Mardi Gras Restaurants in Chicago, IL - January 2025 - Yelp - Nola Bar & Kitchen, Carnivale, Nola Louisiana kitchen, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Lowcountry Lakeview, Junebug Cafe, Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Bluegrass, Junebug Café, 115 Bourbon Street Top 10 Best Mardi Gras in Chicago, IL - February 2025 - Yelp - Nola Bar & Kitchen, Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, Nola Louisiana kitchen, Junebug Café, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, 115 Bourbon Street, The Boiler Shrimp & Crawfish, FitzGerald’s, The Harp And Fiddle, Three Dots and A Dash New Orleans may be 925 miles away, but you can still celebrate Mardi Gras in Chicago in 2025. Some places aren’t waiting until March 4 and have events planned for the weekend leading up to it. Find food and drink specials, plus live NOLA music in the list below and laissez les bon temps rouler! Ina Mae’s Tavern & Packaged Goods The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant’s 8 th Annual Mardi Gras “Fat Tuesday” Party is right around the corner! Happening on March 4th from 5:30-10:00pm, for just $65, guests can savor an incredible buffet, enjoy live jazz performances by the High-Hat Second Line, and immerse themselves in Mardi Gras festivities complete with beads and revelry! Theme: Celebrate Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras in the Chicago South Loop. Entertainment: Cashless Payments for Po Boys, Zapp’s Voodoo Chips, Pat O’Brien Hurricanes, New Orleans Beeds, Dancing, and DJ KMBRK Live spinning all night! Dress Attire: New Orleans Purple, Green, and Gold. Limited RSVP: Ticket Falcon [First Come, First Sit] SMS Contact The foodie fun doesn’t have to stop on Paczki Day, since restaurants across Chicago are offering a taste of NOLA during the Mardi Gras holiday. Take a look at some of our favorite spots to stock up on paczkis and enjoy a Mardi Gras-inspired meal from the comfort of your home. Paczki Day specials in Chicago; Mardi Gras celebrations and specials
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