10 Ways To Celebrate Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday In Louisville

Jazz, vegan jambalaya, and Hurricanes galore.

Feb 13, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Louisville is stocked up on beads and hurricanes in honor of Fat Tuesday.
Louisville is stocked up on beads and hurricanes in honor of Fat Tuesday. Canary Club
Whether you're in search of the perfect king cake in Louisville or you're ready to hit the town for a night of jazz and bourbon... laissez les bon temps rouler.

ShopBar
6 p.m. | Free Entry

LouOyster Cult Pop-Up at The MerryWeather
6 p.m. | Free Entry
You’ll have to be early if you hope to snag any of the bayou classics from this oyster-focused pop-up kitchen’s 3rd annual Fat Tuesday Feast at Merry Weather.

Canary Club
8 p.m. | Free Entry
New Orleans jazz, Hurricane slushies, and mufflers empanadas are just a few of the things you have to look forward to at the Fat Tuesday celebration in Shelby Park.

A Taste of the Highlands
Highland Community Ministries Campus | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | $60
The 6th annual Highlands celebration is one of HCM's biggest fundraisers of the year. A ticket includes food from participating local restaurants. Plus, enjoy live jazz, a dance floor, and cash bar.

Logan Street Market
6 p.m. | Free Entry
Stop in for food specials from numerous vendors or book your time-slot ticket for the Crawfish Boil featuring La Pana cornbread. V-Grits will also feature vegan jambalaya and king cake.

Akasha Brewing
6 p.m. | Free Entry
Join Louisville Ale Trail for a Mardi Gras celebration at Akasha Brewing from 6-9 p.m.

Tartan House
6 p.m. | Free Entry
Party like you’re in the French Quarter with a special cocktail menu, king cake from Small Batch Bakery and free beads for all.

North of Bourbon
Enjoy cajun cuisine at its finest at this snazzy spot in Germantown. Reservations recommended.

Lou Lou on Market
Another popular cajun restaurant, Lou Lou on Market will feature live music from Old Lou's Ragtime Band in honor of Fat Tuesday.

Cosmic Bird
Stop by the newly-opened joint on Baxter Ave. for vegan specialties including jambalaya, shrimp and chicken po' boys.