Party Like You're on Bourbon Street at These Mardi Gras Events
We’re halfway through February, past Valentine’s Day, and coming up on the biggest party to hit the world from New Orleans: Mardi Gras!
Also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras is the culmination of celebrations starting from the Catholic holiday of the Epiphany in January, similar to Carnival, which is celebrated in 50 countries around the world and coincides with Mardi Gras.
Whatever the case, as with most American holidays, Mardi Gras has become another reason to party all day and night (preferably with a whole lot of booze involved). If that sounds like you, then here are a few Mardi Gras (and one Carnival party) happening in Beijing:
Mardi Gras at La Maison Lyonnaise
Mardi Gras is back for the second year running at La Maison Lyonnaise, who are pulling out all the stops to make this a night to remember. Centering on the theme of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, there’ll be a costume contest, New Orleans snacks, and even a King Cake as well as Cajun music throughout the night.
La Maison Lyonnaise’s New Orleans in Lyon Mardi Gras party is happening on Saturday, Feb 18. Tickets are RMB 50 presale and RMB 70 at-door and include one New Orleans snack. Scan QR code in poster to purchase.
La Maison Lyonnaise
44 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区光华路44号
Stevie Mac & the Mac Daddies Do Mardi Gras
One of the final concerts before Stevie Mac and the Mac Daddies part ways, this is one show you won’t want to miss! Happening at EAST Beijing’s Xian Bar, expect masks and beads, ample drink, and good music all night long.
Mardi Gras with Stevie Mac & the Mac Daddies is happening on Saturday, Feb 18 at EAST Beijing from 9.30pm onwards. Tickets are RMB 80 presale and RMB 100 at door, and can be purchased by scanning the QR code in the poster.
Xian Bar
1/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅北京酒店1层
Caribbean Carnival Festival
Celebrate Carnival all day and night on the Rainbow Terrace at JinShang! There will be performances, dances, and representation from countries all around the Caribbean who will be showcasing their art, food, music and more.
The Caribbean Carnival Festival is happening on Saturday, Feb 18 at JinShang. Scan the QR code in the poster to book tickets.
Jinshang Rainbow Terrace
20 Xinyuanli West, Chaoyang District
朝阳区新源里西20号
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Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the organizers