Mardi Gras has become the celebration of events all the way up until the start of the Lenten season. Parties often include costumes, parades, music and dancing and masks along with indulgent food and drinks.
The traditional colors associated with Mardi Gras are symbolic to revelers. Purple represents justice, green represents faith and gold represents power.
If you are in search of local Mardi Gras merriment, grab your masks and look no further. Patch found the hot spots for celebration.
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As they say in Cajun country, "Laissez les bon temps rouler," which translates to "Let the good times roll!"
Castro Valley’s Spanky’s has tons of beads to throw your way tonight for their annual Mardi Gras party. Stop by for discounted drinks and music.
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If you are in Hayward, stop by Me Restaurant and Lounge for a Fat Tuesday happy hour this Thursday. They are featuring discount cocktails and a special menu in honor of Mardi Gras.
If you want to give back to the community after the Fat Tuesday fun, then take part in the Alameda County Food Bank's annual Lenten Food Drive, which kicks off tomorrow.
