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Family Gras

February 10 & 11 visitjeffersonparish.com

Metairie’s favorite free event, Family Gras, located at the Mardi Gras Plaza on Veterans Boulevard across from the Lakeside Shopping Center, is bringing back its Carnival fun for 2023. This year’s headliners include Rick Springfield, the Jacksons, AJ Croce, the Imagination Movers, and more. The entire family will find plenty of things to enjoy at the event like good food, a kids’ court with national and local artists, games and activities, an art market, lots of great music, the Mardi Gras 5K Race on Saturday at 9:00 a.m., and of course parades. Make sure to stay after the music stops so you can have a good spot for Excalibur, Symphony, and Madhatters parades.

FELIPE'S ENDYMION WATCH PARTY

February 18 felipestaqueria.com

Enjoy the Krewe of Endymion parade and quality Mexican cuisine at the same time at Felipe's Mexican Taqueria’s Endymion Watch Party. The event will take place at Felipe's MidCity location on North Carrollton Avenue. With a purchase of a $100 wristband, you will gain access to a private outdoor patio viewing area for the parade, a complimentary taco bar from 2-6 p.m., two complimentary drink tickets, and access to restrooms and an outdoor satellite bar. The event is limited to 100 entrees, and wristbands will be available for pick up at Felipe's Mid-City’s patio entrance beginning at 1 p.m. on February 18.

ZOOLU 29 & BACCHUS BASH

February 18-20 themetronola.com

There will be plenty of opportunities to party at The Metropolitan during Mardi Gras weekend. First off, make sure to head over on February 18 and 20 for the Zoolu 29 events. Musical headliners include deadmau5 and William Black on Saturday at 9 p.m. and SLANDER and Wax Motif on Monday at 9 p.m. In addition, Bacchus Bash 2023, featuring music by Bag of Donuts, Mannie Fresh, and more, will take place at The Metro on February 19 starting at 12 p.m.

Zulu Lundi Gras Festival

February 20 lundigrasfestival.com

If you’re looking to have a great time right before Mardi Gras day, then make sure to take part in the 29th annual Zulu Lundi Gras Festival. Taking place in Woldenberg Park from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., this free festival is hosted by the 800 members of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club. There will be lively musical acts for this year’s Lundi Gras Festival. Guests can enjoy lots of classic New Orleans cuisine from a wide array of Louisiana vendors such as Let Us Cater For You, Voleo’s Seafood Restaurant, Sweet Babbie Jay’s, and more.