MARDI GRAS IN BETHESDA 2014 - EVENTS AND SPECIALS

Fat Tuesday is just around the corner. While Bethesda still lacks a Mardi Gras parade, some local bars and restaurants are trying to fill the void.

DOUBLETREE BETHESDA

Saturday, March 1, 8:00 PM

$35 gets you 2 drink tickets and access to a variety of New Orleans cuisine, a traditional King Cake finish, a complimentary Bacardi specialty bar to start the evening, giveaways and live jazz.

You can order tickets online. The hotel is offering $98 rooms for those who want to stay for the night.

8120 Wisconsin Avenue

MUSSEL BAR BETHESDA ROW

Saturday, March 1, 12-4 PM

You can pre-game for the Doubletree at Mussel Bar earlier Saturday afternoon. Their Mardi Gras R"evo"lution features $4 EVO drafts, $25 all-you-can-eat New Orleans cuisine, and live music by Chris Bruno.

7262 Woodmont Avenue, (301) 215-7817

BETHESDA BLUES AND JAZZ SUPPER CLUB

Friday, February 28, 8:00 PM

A burlesque show in downtown Bethesda? Lingerie models? You read about what's sure to be the wildest Mardi Gras event in town here last week, and with it being this Friday night, you can now fit all 3 events on your Mardi Gras schedule. I ga-ron-tee!

7719 Wisconsin Avenue, (240) 330-4500