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February 5th, from 6pm until midnight is when the party takes place. Mardi Gras is French for ‘Fat Tuesday’ and is more or less the last day for Catholics to ‘Indulge’ before Ash Wednesday.
Many local businesses, restaurants, bands, DJs, and more are involved in the celebration.