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Blue Bayou’s Mardi Gras Party. 9 p.m. Saturday. Blue Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N. Southport Ave. Louisiana-influenced sports bar Blue Bayou is hosting its first Mardi Gras party this weekend with hurricanes, beer, beads, a shot luge, giveaways and a 10:30 p.m. burlesque show. Learn more and RSVP for free here. Kombi Karnival: Carnival Dance Party Blue Bayou, Chicago: 01 Mar 2025: Kitty Banks Mardi Gras Parade: Ina Mae, Chicago: 01 Mar 2025: SIP. SHOP.EAT MARDI GRAS: House of Beauty and Wellness, 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, Chicago, IL 60608: 01 Mar 2025: Annual Mardi 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. Share this event: Blue Bayou's Inaugural Mardi Gras Party Save this event: Blue Bayou's Inaugural Mardi Gras Party Shiksa's Cabaret Sauvignon Fri, Feb 28, 6:30 PM 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 Kiddie Gras 3-6pm – a family-friendly party with kiddie Hurricanes, a kid-friendly Mardi Gras themed menu, mask decorating, coloring, and more! Questions? Send us a message: events@lastcalltaverngroup.com. For 8pm and beyond, must be 21+ to enter. Must provide VALID ID. General Terms. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO TICKET REFUNDS. Valid ID required. February 21. Chicago Firehouse Restaurant’s Fat Tuesday Party. This celebration includes Mardi Gras beads and a buffet of Cajun-inspired eats – like crawfish mac and cheese, Cajun-fried chicken jambalaya, shrimp po’ boy, creole seafood gumbo, plus warm beignets. 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 Mardi Gras is next week, but true revelers know that the celebration has been raging since last month. The big picture: There are tons of parties popping up across Chicago this week. Here are seven to check out. 🎉 Every year, the biggest party in town is located at the massive 115 Bourbon Street bar in Merrionette Park. 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 Eventbrite - Time Out Market Chicago presents Back to Bourbon Street Mardi Gras Pop-Up Kitchen - Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Time Out Market Chicago, Chicago, IL. Find event and ticket information. The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant's 8th Annual Mardi Gras "Fat Tuesday" Party is happening on March 4th from 5:30-10:00pm. For just $65, guests can savor a buffet, enjoy live jazz performances by the High-Hat Second Line, and immerse themselves in Mardi Gras festivities complete with beads and revelry! 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 Willow Ridge Winery - Mardi Gras Bash 1796 North 1475 East Road, Shelbyville, Il 62565 Sunday February 19th 2023, 4:00pm - 7:00pm Gracie O'Malley's at Six Corners - Mardi Gras Bash 4058 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il Tuesday February 21st, 2023, Noon - 2:00pm Niles Senior Center Mardi gras Lunch 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Il 60714 Let the good times roll at Lowcountry! On Fat Tuesday, March 4, the South Loop seafood boil restaurant will hold a Mardi Gras party with New Orleans-style eats, beats and a bevy of beads. Radium 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 With Hurricane Gumbo, the party never stops. That is why, one reviewer calls it “without a doubt, one of the best and liveliest party-bands anywhere” because with Hurricane Gumbo, it’s All Mardi Gras, All of the time. Leave your underwear at home. Start with a crawfish boil from 1-4 p.m. The party continues at 9:00, with a burlesque show at 10:30. All day, enjoy Hurricanes, giant beers and a shot luge, plus giveaways. Cody’s Public House. A gumbo cook-off on March 1 at 2 p.m. begins the Mardi Gras party at Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview. 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! Whoever said you need to be in New Orleans Louisiana to celebrate Mardi Gras, has never been to NOLA Bar and Kitchen right here in Chicago. On Friday, March 7th, NOLA is throwing a Masquerade Party, complete with hurricanes, beads, beignets, and a kitchen serving authentic southern cuisine (like po boys, gumbo, and even fried alligator).
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