No matter what the occasion, Denver knows how to celebrate. Next week, before the Easter fast begins, locals and bars are taking the opportunity to infuse some New Orleans flavor into the Mile High City with all sorts of different Fat Tuesday celebrations. As one would expect, there will be countless plastic beads, babies in cakes and lots of seafood and spirited beverages. Some places, like RiNo's Exdo (host to a large format party) and Oskar Blues in Longmont are going full bash with everything from a parade to a community cake while others, like Devil's Food and Bayou Bob's, are focusing on traditional food. Many places bring the hurricanes and live music to the mix to add some bling to the celebration.

So get out those feathered masks and put on your game face, 'cuz for Mardi Gras in the Mile High, laissez le bon temps rouler ... or, let the good times roll!