It's the season of beads and king cakes as today, Feb. 13, marks Mardi Gras, New Orleans' most flamboyant affair, spread all the way to metro Atlanta where Fat Tuesday festivities paint the city with a robust streak of indulgence. While the Big Easy may have Mardi Gras in its DNA, with parades that resonate with its historic vibrancy, Atlanta isn't letting any southern splendor slide by without a party or two. Straight from FOX 5 Atlanta, flocks of revelers can take their pick from an array of celebrations spanning the Atlanta area, with live jazz, special dishes, and themed parties.
Atlanta's Fat yesterday throwdown isn't tethered to just one hot spot, but sprawls across town. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, Louisiani Bistreaux is making a night of it with live music and $2 oysters in Buckhead, while the Seed and Feed Marching Band brings a parade vibe to Little Five Points. For those swinging by the Dixie Tavern in Marietta, the Kurt Thomas Band matches live tunes with the merrymaking ambiance. And if that's not enough, the New Black Wall Street in Stonecrest piles on the fun with food, music, and Mardi Gras beads for good measure.
But hey, it's not just the parties that get people talking—Mardi Gras date-hoppers should know the party shifts annually due to its lunar leash to Easter's date. Just to sprinkle a little knowledge among the festivities, New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation reminds us that "the only thing you can count on for sure with Carnival is that Fat Tuesday will fall on, well, a Tuesday." Now, whether you'll need beads or a coat in New Orleans is anyone's guess, as the weather there is as unpredictable as a jester's antics. And looking ahead, if you're planning to catch those beads, jot down February 13, 2029, on your calendars, because Mardi Gras doesn't wait for anyone.
Circling back to Atlanta, the celebration stretches from the raucous tunes at Blind Willies Club to the sedate, delicious Mardi Gras danish treats at La Madeleine's French Bakery & Cafe. There's something for the wild-at-heart and the sweet-toothed alike. In truth, Atlanta is not merely a bystander come Mardi Gras, but a robust participant in the pageantry of this centuries-old tradition, inviting all to dabble in its deep-fried delights and saucy celebrations, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.
