Mardi Gras Celebrations

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Mardi Gras, which falls on March 4 this year, is a holiday known for its vibrant parades, delicious food, and lively music. The biggest day of the celebration is Fat Tuesday, which is all about indulging in traditional cuisine, including the famous King Cake. While New Orleans is the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the US, cities like Dallas and San Antonio are also getting into the spirit with their own unique events and celebrations.

In Dallas, several restaurants are offering Mardi Gras specials, including Bbbop Seoul Kitchen, which will have a menu featuring gumbo, Asian Cajun drumsticks, and classic Hurricanes. Bread Winners will offer Shrimp Étouffée, King Cakes, and $8 King Cake Martinis, while Cannon's Corner will host a Mardi Gras parade party with food and drink specials. Other participating restaurants include The Charlotte, Cinnaholic, Colombian Country Club, Dee's Table, Dodie's on the Harbor, Ida Claire, Jack & Harry's, Nuri Steakhouse, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, S&D Oyster Company, Quarter Bar, and The Village Dallas.

Some of the highlights of the Mardi Gras celebrations in Dallas include live music, bead contests, and special drinks menus. For example, Dodie's on the Harbor will have a Fat Tuesday celebration from 2 pm to close, featuring live music, free beads all day, and $3 drink specials. Ida Claire will have a mask-making station with New Orleans-inspired tunes, while Jack & Harry's will offer a menu with blue crab gumbo, oysters St. Claude, and prime, dry-aged steaks.

In San Antonio, the Mardi Gras celebrations will take place from February 28 to March 4, with various events and activities happening around the city. Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen will have a Mardi Gras celebration with live entertainment, special menu items, and a new frozen Hurricane cocktail. Jazz, TX will host a New Orleans Night with classic New Orleans tunes, while Margaritaville will have a special buffet filled with Louisiana favorites. The San Antonio River Walk will also have a Mardi Gras Artisan Show, featuring over 40 artists displaying and selling handmade merchandise.

Other events in San Antonio include the Mardi Gras celebration at SeaWorld, which will feature live music, extravagant costumes, and Creole and Cajun food favorites. Six Flags Fiesta Texas will also have its ninth annual Mardi Gras Festival, with a Mardi Gras Parade: Spectacle of Color, interactive activities, and live performances. With so many exciting events and celebrations happening in Dallas and San Antonio, there's something for everyone to enjoy during the Mardi Gras season, whether you're looking for food, drinks, or live music.