It’s Mardi Gras weekend, but you’re having a seriously hard time deciding whether to toss some beads or to play toss with Fido. Do both at the original Farmers Market with their annual Mardi Gras celebration. The event includes the Mutti Gras Pet Parade & Costume Contest at the Market Plaza on Saturday. Pups parade along the plaza in costume and are then judged by the crowd. A King and Queen are then crowned in categories of small, medium and large, and are awarded prizes from the Dog Bakery.
The Mardi Gras Celebration kicks off on the West Patio on Friday with live music, which runs throughout the weekend and returns on Fat Tuesday as well. Seafood and gumbo ya ya, jumbalaya, Cajun meat loaf, blackened chicken, beignets, po’boys and other traditional New Orleans food will be available throughout.