Fat Tuesday is quickly approaching and the Arlington Highlands retailers can’t wait! Mardi Gras is part of a global Carnival celebration that begins with Fat Tuesday, followed by Ash Wednesday. Commonly, people dress up in costumes and masks to dance and parade around in preparation for a joyous spring. Cities all over the world celebrate Fat Tuesday in one way or another and Arlington is no exception. Join in all the fun and festivities we have going on February 21st.
Look your best
Creativity and originality is important for your Fat Tuesday costume so you may want to create your own outfit this year. Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has all the textiles, sewing accessories, dyes, glitter and crafts you could ever need to make a fabulous costume.
Add some fun and sizzle to your Mardi Gras wardrobe by accessorizing. There’s colorful costume jewelry at Compass Trading Co. and Charming Charlie that you can add to your ensemble.
Paint your fingernails and toenails purple, green and gold, the colors of Mardi Gras, to accentuate your masquerade garb. Elite Spa Nails can even spell out Fat Tuesday across your nails!
Join the fun
Live music, crawfish, gumbo, oysters on the half shell, cajun food, specialty drinks, beads, and much more are happening at Fish City Grill, you’re Fat Tuesday dinner destination.
Everyone at Houlihan’s Restaurant and Bar is always in a festive mood. Come out and enjoy some of the most expertly crafted drinks in the DFW metroplex. Whether it’s muddled, shaken, poured or stirred, there’s always something new and delicious being created by their bar chefs.
From Friday, February 17 until Tuesday, February 21, KidsPark will be celebrating the fun times of Mardi Gras. They’ll be making cool masks, beaded necklaces, joining in a parade, participating in a pancake race and taste testing King Cake!
Post Mardi Gras Rejuvenation
After Mardi Gras is over you may need some rest and relaxation. Head over to the Sleep Experts to find the perfect mattress for your body. They’ll send their expert delivery team to setup your bed and have you in dream land in no time. As an added bonus, they’ll even recycle your old mattress for you!
Massage Envy can relax your muscles and relieve your stress through one of their therapies designed to lower blood pressure, release pain, increase flexibility and leave you feeling relaxed and revitalized.
Stay in the know on all of the Mardi Gras happenings at our Arlington Highland’s Facebook and Twitter.
Will you be making a costume to wear to Fat Tuesday festivities this year?

















