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Cost:
$5-$10

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The sights and sounds of New Orleans will shine on in the area’s newest downtown event: FAT SAT!

Join us for the biggest Mardi Gras party on Saturday, March 5, 2011 stretching from El Paso Street to the front of the historic Plaza Theatre. 

Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. to a variety of bead booths, beer booths, food and beverage booths, street performers, plus two stages featuring a variety of local entertainment:  

  • Liquid Skin
  • Border Roots
  • The Big Easy
  • Fungi Mungle
  • Raw Deal
  • Hot Rod Boogies

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Join The Bayou this Saturday for an authentic taste of Louisiana offering Gator Bites, Blackend Chicken, Cajun Sausage, Po’ Boys, and Bayou Cajun Chips. The Bayou at 9100 Viscount of call 592-2968. 

Admission is $5.00 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and then its $10.00 after 10:00 p.m. The Oasis Bistro and Lounge will be open as well as a portion of the Plaza Theatre. 

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Photo by Patrick Semansky/Getty Images

“We’re hoping to expand the areas participation within the entire Mardi Gras experience”, said Brad Dubow, VP/General Manager. “Our friends in Louisiana celebrate days of parades, party , thought it was time to stretch El Paso’s celebration by kicking off the festivities on the Saturday night prior to Fat Tuesday.