Seven Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Denver

Where: 8100 E Orchard Road, Greenwood Village

What: Executive Chef Mario Hernandez of Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, offers some great tips on how to make the best gumbo for Mardi Gras. Try a bowl of their gumbo this Fat Tuesday.

When: Tuesday, February 9 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Where: 1100 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

What: The Nickel is hosting a sazerac barrel release party to celebrate Mardi Gras. Stop by to taste the aged whiskey drinks and oysters.

When: Tuesday, February 17 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Jax in Boulder, LODO, Fort Collins, Glendale

What: The beloved fish house and oyster bar is celebrating with New Orleans-insipred cocktails, classic Creole cuisine, and great music.

When: Visit any of the locations on Tuesday, February 9 starting at 4 p.m.

Where: 1111 Lincoln Street

What: Stoney's Bar and Grill is celebrating Fat Tuesday with a special New Orleans inspired menu. The menu is paired with 3-4-1 Hurricane's and Breckenridge Brewery beers.

When: Tuesday, February 9 at 11 a.m.

Where: 926 Pearl St, Boulder

What: There will be classic New Orleans cocktails and Southern dishes. The menu will highlight crispy shrimp po boys and maple pecan bread pudding.

When: Tuesday, February 9

Where: 255 South Broadway

What: Enjoy a Mardi Gras celebration with bowls of Jambalaya and a variety of drink specials. Bonus: A raffle including 100, 50 and 25 dollar bar tabs will be held.

When: Tuesday, February 9 at 7 p.m.

Where: 3301 Tejon Street

What: A live performance by Biff Gore on Fat Tuesday. Reserve your spot to celebrate with drink specials, crawfish etoufee, and seafood jambalaya.

When: February 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.