Zatarain's Presents Fat Tuesday at House of Blues

When it comes to Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras, I'm torn. I love the idea of a big celebration and when I was a kid it was especially rebellious growing up Catholic and having this giant binge before making sacrifices for Lent. At the same time, the commercialization of any event brings out a bunch of amateurs who use any holiday and occasion as an excuse to act like douchebags. That's why finding the right event can be so key on a night like this...you still get to celebrate, but in a more grown up and controlled way where it's more about the environment and the food than it is about the booze. So for my Fat Tuesday, I'll be heading to the House of Blues.

Zatarain’s Presents Mardi Gras Nights at House of Blues
Fat Tuesday Celebration Features Performance by Burnsville Blues Band

What: Join Zatarain’s, the Louisiana company serving up authentic New Orleans-Style cuisine for 120 years, for a festive Fat Tuesday celebration at the House of Blues Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in San Diego.

The party will feature a special performance by Burnsville Blues Band on the VooDoo Stage, along with Mardi Gras festivities throughout the venue. A special New Orleans-inspired buffet, complete with Mardi Gras favorites, will be available to keep the party going. The Mission Bay High School Band will also make a special appearance to jazz up the event.

Bring the Spirit of the Big Easy to San Diego with
authentic New Orleans-Style cuisine and, of course, beads, masks and merriment!

When: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Doors open at 3:00 PM
Mission Bay High School performance starts at4:30 PM
Burnsville Blues Band performance begins at 6:00 PM

Tickets are $45 and include a Southern-Inspired buffet, all draft beers and house wines.

Fat Tuesday In The Gaslamp

I'm gonna be honest and say the only time I ever went downtown for Mardi Gras (and ShamRock, and any other downtown festival) was when I had VIP passes that had access to a private party area and free drinks. I'm 31 now and I'll leave the debauchery to the rookies who think screaming "show your tits" is hilarious. Me, not so much. But, since people are trying to find info (as indicated by my sitemeter), here's all the info about Fat Tuesday in the Gaslamp:



Official Site Here

Gates Open at 6 pm
Rain Or Shine
3 entry gates: 5th & Broadway, 4th & Market, and 6th & K
Advance Tickets were $15, probably $20 at the gate
Two parades, 7:30 & 10 pm
Roving Bands in the parade, Stages at House of Blues, Dick's and Rock Bottom
also...supposedly NO CAMERAS WILL BE ALLOWED...weird.

***If you're going to Pinback at the House of Blues, take a cab or trolley. Street closures and parking are gonna suck.

Laissez les bons temps rouler...