Bead the Odds
Head to The Banks for a festive day of fun and laissez les bon temps rouler. The bars and restaurants have teamed up for a Mardi Gras bar crawl this Saturday, Feb. 10, from 4 to 9 p.m.
Queen City Krewe Brass Band, a local seven-piece band inspired by the sounds of New Orleans, will stroll along Freedom Way and in surrounding businesses during the event. Plus thousands of beads will be given to guests.
Ready for a party?
Fishbowl at The Banks will serve Hurricane fishbowls, plus complimentary king cake samples anc complimentary red beans and rice (while supplies last), and live music from 4–9 p.m.
Holy Grail will have food, drinks, and entertainment
Jefferson Social offers $3 chips and salsa, $5 Fireball shots, $6 Hurricanes with a DJ all evening long.
Killer Queen will have “Let them eat (king) cake shots,” and complimentary king cake samples, plus giveaway a four-day pass to the Voices of America Country Music Festival. The fun also includes a themed photo booth, with live music from 6:30– 7:30pm and DJ Ruze from 10 p.m. to close.
Red Leprechaun serves up New Orleans own Sazerac cocktails, made with Crown Royal whiskey, orange bitters, absinthe, and a lemon peel. They will also feature $5 “Dey Dogs”e with bratwurst, bacon, sauerkraut, dill relish, Guinness onions, tomatoes, and Creole mustard in honor of a favorite New Orleans joint, Dat Dog. Enjoy complimentary king cake samples and live music from 4–10pm
The Stretch welcomes revelers with Swamp Water espresso martinis with Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Kahlúa coffee liqueur, espresso blend cold brew, and a gummy worm garnish and Gatorade shots made with grape-flavored vodka, blue curaçao, grenadine, and sour mix. Plus enjoy a themed photo booth, live music 7:30–8:30 p.m. and DJ J.U. from 10 p.m. to close.
Tin Roof features shrimp po’ boys, $6 hurricanes and $4 well drinks with music from DJ Kombat 4–9 p.m. and Super Nash Brothers live from 9:30 p.m. to close.
This event is FREE to attend. Guests must be over 21 to enter participating establishments.