Pre-lenten celebrations are in full swing in places across the country.
That includes right here in Western New York.
No parade this year but there is a bar crawl.
20 local venues are teaming together for what they're hoping will be "the biggest Mardi Gras celebration in the country outside of New Orleans."
The event is centered around Allentown and will run from 5 p.m. on Fat Tuesday until 4 the next morning.
A five dollar wristband will get you in to the 20 venues. Proceeds will go to benefit Autism Services, Inc.
The participating venues include:
Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar (DBGB)
Exchange on Allen
Allen Street Hardware Cafe
Mulligan's Brick Bar
The Old Pink
Allen Burger Venture (ABV)
Frizzy's
Gabriel's Gate
Colter Bay
Fat Bob's
Twilight Room
Savoy
Snooty Fox Lounge
Q
Fugazi
Gypsy Parlor
GBGB (Gypsy Bohemian Grove Bar in Expo Market)
Giacobbi's Cucina Citta
Ulrich's 1868 Tavern
Cathode Ray
More information can be found on the Mardi Gras Buffalo website.
If Allentown isn't your scene, there are other events planned for Fat Tuesday. A Mardi Gras celebration will take place at the American Repertory Theater. The ceremonies there will culminate with a march down Amherst Street. Doors open at 7 p.m.
There will also be a beer dinner at the Armor Inn Tap Room starting at 6:30 p.m. Dinner includes four beers with four courses for $55.
Thin Man Brewery is hosting a celebration with Muffaletta Sandwiches and Gumbo. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Hot Moma's Canteen will open at 7 p.m. for NOLA cuisine and cocktails.
