If you can't make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, don't worry: There are specials on hurricanes, po'boys, all-you-can-eat crawfish boils and paczki at some of the best Chicago restaurants and bars. These Mardi Gras food and drink specials are being offered on Fat Tuesday—February 28—unless otherwise noted.
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Okay, so maybe you couldn’t make the trip down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras—not to worry! Chicago may be cold we know how to make Fat Tuesday (or rather, the weekend leading up to it) just as fun and sloppy as Bourbon Street. Punishing your liver on Mardi Gras is one of the best things to do during the winter in Chicago—From parties at Chicago’s best dance clubs, to can’t-miss dining specials to fantastic live brass music, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported down to the Bayou. And besides, surviving Valentine’s Day is a good enough excuse to party. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
