Get In The Mardi Gras Spirit At These Atlanta Festivities

When you think of Mardi Gras, what comes to mind? Perhaps Cajun dishes, live music, beads and hurricane drinks. Well, Atlanta has all of the above for numerous Mardi Gras-themed events this year.

Of course, the nation’s largest Mardi Gras festival in New Orleans is canceled there year, so that means you’ve got to do it on your own!

Where To Mardi Gras In Atlanta

Take a look at some of the Mardi Gras-themed festivities in Atlanta. Here are some Mardi Gras events and festivities and themes you do NOT want to miss.

The Battery

One of the most exciting celebrations in metro Atlanta is The Battery’s Mardi Gras Live experience with food, drinks, live music and more. 

Bon Ton

One of the best Midtown restaurants features numerous Mardi Gras-inspired dishes this time of year. You can dine-in or choose to order takeout.

Henri’s Bakery

Every year, Henri’s Bakery gets into the Mardi Gras mood with a festive and delicious king cake. Order here.

Mardi Gras Block Party

Want to party like they do on Bourbon Street? Come to Midtown Atlanta and on a tour of 16+ bars that will turn into New Orleans’ most famous street on Feb. 26 for Fat Tuesday.

You can expect lots of fun, dancing and New Orleans-themed drinks.

Mardi Gras Ball

On Saturday, April 24, come out to Godby Road in Atlanta for a day of food, fun, Live DJ and shopping!

There will be door prizes for those that register on eventbrite, $2 raffle drawings for a flat screen t.v. This event will be kid friendly with a bounce house on premises. We will be having a Crawfish Boil Louisiana Style table set up by our very own co-hostess.

Other Things To Do In Atlanta

Atlanta has other things to do in the city that you may enjoy.  Do you like food? We’re having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.

Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.

Read more: 20+ Essential Soul Food Restaurants In Atlanta

The city has some good restaurants in each quadrant of the city: East, West, North, South. All you need to do is think about what you have a taste for. Italian? Soul food? Tex-Mex? Atlanta has it all.

Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?

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