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It's Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day, or as most of us from the South refer to it as: An Excuse To Eat Good Food and Watch a Parade Day. Sounds good to me. The District may be hundreds of miles from the actual Bourbon Street but the festivities are no less fun-filled or purple, green, or gold. Check out these local events for a Bayou-sized helping of King Cakes, colorful beads, and plenty of jazz.
Red Derby Madi Gras Party - 3718 14th Street NW [Columbia Heights] - $5 shrimp po' boys and $3 hurricanes on the roof are in the works for this evening bash. Also included: live zydeco music and plenty of beads.
Clarendon Mardi Gras + St. Patrick's Day Parade - Along Wilson Blvd., from N. Barton St. to N. Irving St. - This 2-in-1 holiday celebration starts at 8 P.M. and will be featuring homegrown floats, lots of shiny beads, and costumed animals. Bonus: it's family friendly.
Mardi Gras at Acadiana - 901 New York Ave. NW [Metro Center] - Whether you're looking for a four-course Southern meal or street fare, Acadiana has it all tonight. Specials include $5 cocktails and New Orleans grub at the bar for under $10. Or try the $50 price fixe menu [5:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.] if you're hankering for some crawfish jambalaya or rabbit etoufee.
Fat Tuesday Party at Bayou Bakery - 1515 N. Courthouse Road [Courthouse] - At this newly opened eatery, they serve up New Orleans delicacies all-year round. Stop by before, during, or after Clarendon's parade for yummy gumbo, beignets, and King Cakes galore.
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