Before Lent starts on Wednesday, several Mardi Gras events will be held throughout Connecticut on Fat Tuesday and this weekend.

Nothing says Mardi Gras like a big, flavorful pot of jambalaya ... If you're planning to start the party early in the day, consider filling up on this cheesy grits casserole.

Lost Dog will be holding their 31st annual Mardi Gras party, according to the event description on Facebook ... A Tavolo Italian Restaurant is hosting a Mardi Gras dinner, according to the event ...

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Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are required per table, and can be purchased at biggrove.com. Gilroy's Mardi Gras Brunch Party: Saturday, March 1 and Sunday ...

but is arguably even simpler to make, portion, and serve to a big crowd. Make it for a casual dinner OR a Mardi Gras bash, and watch everyone freak out. Get the Muffuletta Pizza recipe. Get the Cajun ...

Lost Dog will be holding their 31st annual Mardi Gras party, according to the event description ... A Tavolo Italian Restaurant is hosting a Mardi Gras dinner, according to the event description ...

Make reservations for dining in with lunch seatings (adults $26, children $19) at 11:30 a.m., noon, 1 and 1:30 p.m. or dinner ... Gras Cookies from Sequel Catery. You can also order Mardi Gras ...

The last day of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans is March 4, making it the actual day of Mardi Gras, also known as Fat ...