Laissez les bons temps rouler, or let the good times roll, in Reno Tahoe USA this Mardi Gras with dance parties, drink specials, a party on the rails and more!

Naughty Gras 2013 – Silver Legacy Resort Casino

You don’t to need be on Bourbon St. to have a naughty good time for Mardi Gras this year. Join the Silver Legacy Resort Casino for Naughty Gras 2013 on February 9, where you will dance the night away to the sounds of DJ KOS while sipping jazzy drink specials inspired by The Big Easy. Make sure to spice up your outfit as thousands of dollars in cash prizes will be given out for the most erotic costumes. The party starts at 9 pm in the Grande Exposition Hall. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door and $35 for the VIP Jester’s Lounge.

Stay the weekend at a special nightly rate of $59.99 on Friday and Saturday when you use reservation code “NAUGHTY”.

Parti Gras – John Ascuaga’s Nugget

Don’t miss the three-day Mardi Gras celebration at John Ascuaga’s Nugget, kicking off with a concert by New Orleans legend and five-time Grammy winner Dr. John on Friday, February 15 at 9 pm. The festivities continue with free concerts by Mumbo Gumbo on Saturday, February 16, and Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic on Sunday, February 17, both starting at 9 pm. Before the Sunday concert, be sure to catch the Parti Gras casino parade with showgirls, free hats and beads, Mardi Gras face art and much more. And of course, grab a Hurricane for $4.99 and keep the glass!

Enjoy the tastes of NOLA at the Rotisserie Buffet featuring all-you-can-eat favorites, such as dirty rice and jambalaya, along with Louisiana style specials in all Nugget restaurants.

Fat Tuesday Party – The Brew Brothers

Free beads, an open bar and hot beats. You’ll find it all at the Fat Tuesday Party, February 12, at The Brew Brothers located inside the Eldorado Hotel Casino. Enjoy a $10 open premium bar from 9:30  – 11:30 pm while DJ Chris English spins today’s top tracks into the early morning hours.

Mardi Crawl – Squaw Valley

For a Fat Tuesday celebration at slightly higher elevation, join the Mardi Crawl, February 12, at Squaw Valley. From 2-7 pm, hop from bar to bar with fellow beaded patrons while taking advantage of food and drink specials. And to top it all off, a live band will accompany the party to each stop!

Reno Fun Train

Hop aboard the Reno Fun Train, February 8-10, for a Mardi Gras experience like no other. Treat yourself to a weekend of winter fun with a live-music Dance Car, Piano Lounge, Smoking Car with Cigar Lounge and an available chair massage. The journey includes roundtrip charter train with reserved seats; including, meals served at your seat, entertainment, hotel and more. Weekend packages start at $340 per person.

For more information, visit our Reno Fun Train 2013 blog.

hands/ON! Mardi Gras and Carnival – Nevada Museum of Art

For a family friendly Mardi Gras, bring the kids to the Nevada Museum of Art on February 9, from 10 am – 4 pm for a FREE day filled with hands-on art projects, performances and storytelling.

Schedule

10 am – 4 pm: Make Your Own Maracas

10 am – 4 pm: Creative Mask Making

10:30 & 11 am: Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham

10:30 am & 12 pm: Cultural Presentation & Brazilian Frevo Demonstration with US Samba Queen, Jonia McCleanney

1:00 pm: Public Tour – The Light Circus: Art of Nevada Neon

2:30 & 3 pm: Children’s Storytelling with Kathleen Durham

For more information on what’s happening in Reno Tahoe USA, visit our events calendar.

Celebrate Parti Gras – The New Giant Mardi Gras Celebration

February 17 – 21, at John Ascuaga’s Nugget

This five-day massive celebration includes free concerts, Parti Gras casino parades, showgirls, free hats & beads, Mardi Gras face art and caricature artists.  John’s Club players can win their share of $20,000 throughout Parti Gras with hot seat giveaways, cash drawings and trips for two to New Orleans.  Plus, the Rotisserie Buffet will take on the “N’awlins” theme for the weekend with favorites like dirty rice and jambalaya.  There will be New Orleans style food specials in all of the Nugget’s restaurants as well.

BONUS: Guests who stay February 17, 18, or 19 can take advantage of a $97 one night special which includes 2 free drinks with Parti Gras souvenir glasses.

Mardi Gras Dance Party

February 18, at The Ramada

The Reno Blues Society’s will continue to show off their party planning skills with the 18^th annual Mardi Gras Dance Party – featuring award winning recording artist, Sista Monica. High energy, heartfelt lyrics and an awesome band backing this dynamic singer will prove to be one of the best RBS Mardi Gras Dance Parties!

The Big Easy is Coming to Silver Legacy

February 21

Not to be missed: the Fat Tuesday feasts at Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse, Fairchild’s Oyster Bar and Café Sedona. You best be hungry.

We all know Mardi Gras would not be complete without some quality adult libations! Available at all Silver Legacy bars enjoy Pat O’brien style Hurricane’s and Mardi Gras Punch for just $5.

Fat Tuesday Mardi Crawl

February 21 – Squaw Valley

Start the Mardi Crawl at KT Base Bar at 2pm with the Samba Stilt Circus and cruise through the Village to 5 other locations for drink and food specials in honor of Fat Tuesday.

Party the Night Away at Reno Mardi Gras

February 21 – Reno Ballroom

At the 20th annual Rotary Club of Reno event, enjoy festive traditions; including, dancing, indulging in rich food and drink, and dressing in the finest Mardi Gras attire. Local restaurants will team up with over a dozen wineries, offering delectable treats and pouring over 60 types of wine! Buy your tickets at the doors of the Reno Ballroom for $50. Doors open at 6pm.

It’s Fat Tuesday.
The height of the Mardi Gras celebration. The pinnacle of Carnaval. The time of year when religious and non-religious types alike trek to places like New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro to whoop it up.

So if you can’t make it to Fat Tuesday in the Big Easy, fear not, Reno Tahoe has you covered for all of your Mardi Gras needs.

Reno Rotary
The 2010 Mardi Gras Food and Wine Tasting is Feb. 16 at the Reno Ballroom.  Indulge in diverse wines, delicious delicacies and decadent desserts from the area’s finest restaurants.  Proceeds from this divine event benefit local programs committed to helping educate and train youth and improve the quality of life in our community.

St James Infirmary
Mike Mayhall (who has played in local bands Keyser Soze and the Droogs) and Friends, host a free jazz music night at St. James tonight (Feb. 16) from 9 til midnight.

Eldorado Reno
Mardi Gras Industry Party (Feb. 16): Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Free beads aren’t the only reason to stop by because it’s the last night to qualify for the best legs in Reno contest, and enjoy drinks specials like $2 Hurricane Shooters, $4 Who Dat Bombs and $4 Patron.

Firkin & Fox
For those of you down South of Reno, the Firkin & Fox is having a “It’s a Firkin Mardi Gras Party” on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 16, starting at 9 PM.  Make sure to dress up for the costume contest, fill up on the drink specials and Cajun food and don’t miss the FIRKIN GIRLS and DJ RED!