This Tuesday is Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday marks the day before various Christian denominations begin the observation of Lent, and is a fun celebration of food, drinks, masks, and beads. And you certainly don’t need to be in New Orleans to celebrate! Check out what Cleveland has to offer this year:

Mardi Gras at Jezebel’s Bayou

Party starts at 12:00 p.m.

Jezebel’s Bayou

12718 Larchmere Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44120

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Jezebel’s Bayou will be transforming into New Orleans for the day. Check out this bash featuring beads, crawfish boils, and bands playing in a heated tent out back. They’ll be Kickin’ it with Kenny in the morning, and will feature music from the Swamp Boogie Band. $5 Hurricanes all day. Click here for full details!

Live Music at Take 5

Party starts at 12:00 p.m.

Take 5

740 Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113

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Mardi Gras is happening full force this year downtown at Take 5. Enjoy live music starting at noon. $10 cover charge includes music, complimentary Jell-O shots, and bead toss throughout the night. Click here for full details!

SOHO Mardi Gras Party

5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

SOHO Kitchen & Bar

1889 West 25th Street Cleveland, OH 44113

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The kitchen will be firing up festive specials this Fat Tuesday at SOHO, and the bar will be making a variety of traditional favorites like Huricanes and Sazeracs. Click here for full details!

Cats on Holiday at ParkView Nite Club

6:00 p.m.

ParkView Nite Club

1261 W 58th Street Cleveland, OH 44102

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Check out ParkView Nite Club on Fat Tuesday for a celebration featuring the band Cats on Holiday, a group serving up a variety of country, cajun, and blues. Click here for full details!

Around the Corner Mardi Gras Party

Music starts at 9:00 p.m.

Around the Corner

18616 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44107

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You won’t want to miss the party at Around the Corner this Fat Tuesday! They’ll be featuring music from local favorites Tricky Dick and Becky Boyd. There will, of course, be plenty of free beads to go around, along with a Cajun food menu, Bud Light specials, and Hurricane specials. Click here for full details!

Celebrate Carnaval at Paladar

Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar

28601 Chagrin Boulevard #900 Woodmere, OH 44122

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Celebrate Carnaval this week by paying Paladar a visit this Fat Tuesday. Enjoy music from a live Latin band and half off Calpirinhas–reserve your table now. Click here for full details!