It's "Fat Tuesday" - traditionally the last big party before the solemn season of Lent.
FOX 5's Holly Morris visited Arlington to get the inside scoop on how to throw a real New Orleans-style Mardi Gras celebration!
Online:
BAYOU MARDI GRAS
TUESDAY 5-11 P.M.
BAYOU BAKERY
1515 N. COURTHOUSE RD.
ARLINGTON
TICKETS $10-$30
--FOOD
--MUSIC
--BEVERAGES
--PARADE
--COSTUME CONTEST
www.bayoubakeryva.com