Historic Athens Mardi Gras is returning for its seventh year, celebrating Fat Tuesday with entertainment, cuisine, drinks, costumes and more. For the main event, local bands Mary and the Hot Hotty Hots and Bichos Vivos will be performing New Orleans jazz at 7 p.m., followed by the Brazilian Carnival at 9 p.m. Festivities will also include a best dressed competition, the crowning of the Mardi Gras court, drag performances and samba dancing. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by local favorites, including Five & Ten, Baddie’s Burgers and Mama Ning’s. The higher ticket tier adds on a 90-minute experience with two authentic New Orleans cocktails at Nighthawks Cocktail Lounge, plus charcuterie from Birdies and transportation between Nighthawks and 40 Watt Club.
WHO: Historic Athens Mardi Gras
WHEN: Tuesday, Mar. 4, 7 p.m.
WHERE: 40 Watt Club
HOW MUCH: $40–80
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