17 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in Boston 2020
When:
Friday, Feb 21, 2020 11:00a -
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020 11:59p
Friday, Feb 21, 2020 11:00a -
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020 11:59p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$~Varies~
Categories:
Alcohol, Art, Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Food, Music, Nightlife, Party, Performing Arts
Event website:
Right here
There's only one New Orleans, but the spirit of Mardi Gras is everywhere this coming week. Bring Bourbon Street to Boston with 17 parties, parades, concerts and more to help you laissez les bon temps rouler in style this weekend and on Fat Tuesday:
1) Mardi Gras at Faneuil Hall
When: Tu, 2/25
What: Festivities include live music in the style of New Orleans jazz, a parade around Faneuil Hall, and discounted items from merchants. Restaurants will join in on the fun with funky cocktails and New Orleans-style foods.
2) Mardi Gras Celebration and Art Sale
When: Fr, 2/21
What: Unbound Visual Arts' 8th annual Mardi Gras and Art Sale is the only Mardi Gras celebration with an arts theme in Greater Boston. Join an evening of fun and celebration with a live Mardi Gras jazz band, complimentary appetizers, a full cash bar, an art sale & show, dancing, a silent auction, and more.
3) Fat Tuesday Louisiana Line Dancin' Party
When: Tu, 2/25
What: Dust off those cowboy boots and show your best moves at Loretta's Last Call's Louisiana line dancin' party with lessons, speciality Mardi Gras-themed cocktails & food, beads & favors, and more.
4) Mardi Gras at South Street Diner
When: Tu, 2/25
What: South Street Diner is hosting an all-day Mardi Gras celebration in honor of “Fat Tuesday” – the last day of the Carnival season. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat jambalaya feast for $6 along with a full Louisiana-style Mardi Gras menu.
5) Mass Ave Mardi Gras
When: Sa, 2/22
What: Grab your beads and masks and celebrate Mardi Gras with Dorchester Brewing Co with classic food, plenty of fresh craft beer, cider & wine, music, costumes, and more.
6) Krewe Orleans Mardi Gras Experience
When: Sa, 2/22
What: Founded by Neighbor, RJNC and Pink Talking Fish keys master Richard James, Krewe Orleans brings an authentic Mardi Gras experience that will have you dancing and partying all night long.
7) Carnevale Masquerade Party
When: Fr, 2/21
What: Carnevale is the Venetian version of Mardi Gras – a colorful celebration highlighted by elaborate costumes, masks, music, dancing, and great Italian food and drink. There will be prizes for the best masks and costumes. The party is free to attend with a cash bar and menu.
8) Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration in Harvard Square
When: Tu, 2/25
What: Beat Brew Hall is going all New Orleans "boeuf gras and bacchus" for Fat Tuesday with New Orleans-style live music, plus a special Mardi Gras menu and cocktails.
9) Mardi Gras Masquerade! Beer, Beads and Bad Decisions
When: Sa, 2/22
What: Arrive dressed to impress in purple, gold, and green as there will be a prize contest for the best dressed. $20 admission includes complimentary beads & masques, full buffet, and moon pies.
10) The 27th Annual Mardi Gras Ball
When: Fr, 2/21
What: The 27th Annual Boston Mardi Gras Ball with a benefit dance party for Girl's Rock Campaign Boston will feature the Legendary Vudu Krewe band and special guests.
11) Mardi Gras Party with The Hot Tamale Brass Band
When: Su, 2/23
What: Since its inception in 1992, the Hot Tamale Brass Band has led the way in Boston for energetic, hard hitting NOLA jazz, dixieland, and more.
12) SNOWPORT: Mardi Gras
When: Tu, 2/25
What: Celebrate Mardi Gras at Snowport Winter Village. Taste an authentic kings cake and rock artisan-made sustainable Mardi Gras beads.
13) Revolutionary Snake Ensemble Mardi Gras Party
When: Fr, 2/21
What: Revolutionary Snake Ensemble returns to Regattabar for the party that is a Boston Mardi Gras tradition, with an annual show that has repeatedly sold out.
14) Mardi Gras with The Late Risers Brass Band
When: Tu, 2/25
What: Featuring New Orleans' second line music with the brass band version of The Late Risers with masks and beads galore.
15) Squeezebox Stompers Mardi Gras Celebration
When: Tu, 2/25
What: Celebrate Fat Tuesday in style with the Squeezebox Stompers as they ignite the stage with their spicy gumbo of New Orleans music: cajun, zydeco, blues, Mardi Gras classics, and originals.
16) Mardi Gras at Cheeky Monkey
When: Sa, 2/22
What: Join Cheeky Monkey Brewing for a Mardi Gras celebration all day long. Enjoy specialty food items while sipping on house-brewed craft beers. Plus like true Mardi Gras fashion, there will be beads for everyone.
17) Kafka Day 2020: Crawfish Boil and First Ever Can Release
When: Sa, 2/29 – Su, 3/1
What: Join Bone Up Brewing for a weekend of fun events, a draft list full of cool beer, snacks, cookies, beer releases, and a crawfish boil.
See all Mardi Gras events on The Boston Calendar here.
