Mardi Gras 2013: Celebrate Mardi Gras in the Valley
Mardi Gras, New Orleans.
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Posted: 02/12/2013
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By: Courtney Carlmark
TEMPE, AZ - You don't have to go to New Orleans to take part in the Mardi Gras celebration. Fat Tuesday in Tempe claims to be hosting the biggest and best Mardi Gras party in Arizona. Connected with three other bars there will be beads, live bands, DJ's, and a Cajun crawfish boil. Check out the local celebrations below:
Jamburittos’ Courtyard Masquerade Lunch
Tuesday, February 12 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Roosevelt Row - Phoenix
419 East Roosevelt Street (between 3rd & 5th Streets)
Food truck featuring Cajun cuisine and beads
The Biggest and Best Mardi Gras in Arizona
Tuesday, February 12 - 5 p.m. - Close
Fat Tuesday
680 S. Mill Ave. #106, Tempe
Live bands, beads, DJ’s, contests, and a Cajun crawfish boil, along with their signature collection of New Orleans Original Daiquiris.
Mardi Gras Gala to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona
Saturday, February 23
The Venue Scottsdale - 7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale
Concert, street performers, burlesque show, casino gambling and Cajun cuisine
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