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It’s Fat Tuesday! Here are 7 places to celebrate today

Bourbon Jacks: A special all-day menu features Cajun classics like Shrimp Po Boy Sliders, N’awlins Muffaleta, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, and Cajun BBQ Shrimp. Free Creole two-step dance lessons at 7:30 p.m.

Hot N Juicy Crawfish: Free half-pound of shrimp with purchase of full pound. $1 beer for every pound of shrimp or crawfish. Crawfish-eating contest at 6:30 p.m. with prizes from Lagunitas Brewing.

Creole Cajun Bistro: Party from 5-10 p.m. with DJ and party favors.

Baby Kay’s Cajun Kitchen: All-day drink specials ($4 Abita beers, $6 signature drinks) and live music. Happy hour food specials from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Bead and prize giveaways.

Angry Crab Shack & BBQ: Buy one get half off on crawfish. Half off hush puppies. $6 Hurricanes. $2 off Abita beers with purchase of pound of seafood.

Fat Tuesday: All-day food specials on Cajun classics like shrimp boil, gumbo, and jambalaya from 11-2 a.m. $5 Hurricanes until 7 p.m.

Southern Rail: Food and drink specials from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Prizes for best Mardi Gras costumes.