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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. Kitty Banks Mardi Gras Parade: Ina Mae, Chicago: 01 Mar 2025: SIP. SHOP.EAT MARDI GRAS: House of Beauty and Wellness, Chicago: 03 Mar 2025: Ina Mae Taverns Mardi Gras Pop Up Lundi Gras: Ina Mae, Chicago: 04 Mar 2025: Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday: Norman's Bistro, Chicago: 01 Mar 2025: Mardi Gras Cake Decorating Party Experience: 2134 W. 18th St Back To Bourbon Street Mardi Gras Pop-Up. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. Time Out Market Chicago, 916 W. Fulton Market. Time Out’s Mardi Gras pop-up features Cajun cuisine by chefs Jamie Gilmore of Lizzy J Cafe and Darnell Reed of Luella’s Southern Kitchen, including crawfish empanadas, chicken and sausage gumbo and beignets. 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! 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 Kitty Banks Mardi Gras Parade: Ina Mae, Chicago: 29 Jun 2025: Chicago Pride Parade 2025: Boystown, Chicago, Illinois: 15 Mar 2025: Saint Patricks Day Celebration: 2260 S Grove St, Chicago: 15 Mar 2025: Parade Day Party at Franklin Tap: Franklin Tap, Chicago: 15 Mar 2025: March for Kids Post-Parade Party: Venue SIX10, Chicago: 15 Mar 2025 Save this event: Ina Mae Tavern's Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration Share this event: Ina Mae Tavern's Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration Ina Mae Tavern's Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration Tue, Mar 4, 12:00 PM Catch the Mardi Gras Burlesque Show with Hot Tawdry on February 22 and a Mardi Gras Parade with Kitty Banks on March 1 These events are free. There’s also the regular Ina Mae Tavern menu of mainstays like red beans and rice, blackened shrimp, gumbo and beignets. Reservations are recommended. Come out for the Second Line parade and wear provided beads and decorated Mardi Gras masks. Special dinner choices will be available, along with Hurricanes and rum punch. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., $25-$400, Norman’s Bistro, 1001 E. 43rd St., (773) 966-5821, eventbrite.com. February 21. Mardi Gras Interactive Cajun Feast at Get in the Kitchen 💃🏽 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). The rest of the menu includes red beans & rice, seafood gumbo and a muffuletta, plus drinks like the Ramos Gin Fizz and Pimm’s Cup. For Mardi Gras, Williams has added King Cake, the colorful pastry traditionally eaten only during Carnival season. Graystone Tavern. To celebrate Mardi Gras in Wrigleyville, head to Graystone Tavern’s Fat Barracks Row Mardi Gras Celebration. There are two parades on Capitol Hill’s Eighth Street SE on the same day: The first, at 2 p.m., features local organizations and businesses marching in a 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. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Mardi Gras, also known as “Fat Tuesday”, is a festive day in many cultures that precedes the start of Lent. The day is typically characterized by feasting, drinking, and revelry, and often includes parades and costumes. Chicago is home to a large and vibrant Mardi Gras celebration that draws in visitors from all over the Midwest. The city This year, Mardi Gras is Tuesday, March 4. Mardi Gras parades. Mardi Gras parades are the highlight of the season. Staged by "krewes"—Carnival organizations—these parades range from small By Kelsei Brianna Medill Reports Beads and bling, it is a Mardi Gras thing! In the days before March 4, Chicago is following the feathers and beads to the bars. Mardi Gras isn’t just celebrated in March. Carnival season starts Jan. 6, formally titled King’s Day, with parties continuing through Fat Tuesday, followed by Lent, [] Founded in 1983, the Krewe of Little Rascals is America's longest-running Mardi Gras krewe for children. Named after the famous group of kids from TV and film, the krewe patterns itself after adult Carnival clubs in the city with a pre-Mardi-Gras ball and parade. The Krewe was the visio read more » Mardi Gras officially kicked off in the city on Jan. 6 and runs through Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras Day, on March 4. Between now and Fat Tuesday, about 40 parades are planned. Banned from parade routes Plan your visit to Houma, and experience the joy, tradition, and culture of our unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration. Stay tuned to ExploreHouma.com for parade updates, route details, and everything you need to make the most of Mardi Gras 2025. Houma, it’s your time to shine—Mardi Gras season is here! Let’s celebrate Bayou Country style!
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