Mardi Gras comes early this year on Fat Tuesday, February 13, and festivities are happening across Chicago. From traditional treats like paczki and king cake, to drink deals and themed parties, here are the best places to celebrate Fat Tuesday in 2024.
Easy Bar’s annual Fat Tuesday party
1944 W. Division St. Chicago
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Head to Easy Bar in Ukrainian Village on February 13 for its annual Fat Tuesday Party. Guests who arrive early can enjoy a complimentary slice of king cake from Scafuri Bakery while supplies last. Lucky guests who find a baby in their king cake will take home a special prize. Guests can also enjoy a half-price happy hour from 4-7 p.m. and $4 beers, ciders, and seltzers all night.
Fat Tuesday Daiquiris and Free Comedy Show at aliveOne bar
2683 N. Halsted St.
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Ring in Fat Tuesday at aliveOne bar in Lincoln Park on February 13. aliveOne will host a special half-off happy hour from 5-7 p.m. with half off all drinks. Guests can snag $4 craft beers and $6 house daiquiris all night. Be sure to stick around till 9 p.m. for a free comedy show.
Fat Tuesday Hurricanes at Central Park Bar
2924 N. Central Park Ave.
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Get in the Mardi Gras spirit at Avondale’s Central Park Bar on February 13. Enjoy $6 hurricane cocktails all night long and a half-price happy hour from 4-7 p.m.
Fat Tuesday Late Night Dance Party at Estelle’s
2013 W. North Avenue
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Dance the night away on February 13 with Estelle’s Late Night Dance Party, featuring a live DJ set from 12-4 a.m. Revelers can get in the Mardi Gras spirit with free beads and glow stick necklaces. For an earlier start, stop by for a half-price happy hour between 4 and 6 p.m.
New Orleans-style Buffet at Cody’s Public House
1658 W. Barry Ave.
Photo courtesy of Cody’s Public House
Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview is throwing the ultimate Fat Tuesday bash on February 13. Stop by and enjoy Mardi Gras-themed tunes and a free New Orleans-style buffet courtesy of the Rambler Kitchen and Tap. Enjoy essential Cajun cuisine like gumbo, jambalaya, rice, and cornbread, and take advantage of $8 hurricanes and Sazeracs.
Paczki and King Cake from Alliance Bakery
1736 W Division St.
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Fat Tuesday is not complete without paczki and king cake. Get yours at Alliance Bakery in Wicker Park. Choose from paczki flavors like vanilla bean ganache, blueberry lemon, and strawberry, or pick up a colorful king cake for your Mardi Gras party.
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