05-03-2025
How to celebrate Mardi Gras in Philadelphia
Whether you call it Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, here's where you can get your final hurrah before the end of Carnival:
🎺 New Orleans tunes in Center City
Hoppin' John's Orchestra leads a free parade at 7pm on the nearby streets, then heads inside Chris' Jazz Cafe. Showtimes are 7:30pm and 9pm.
Count on New Orleans menu classics, including crawdads, jambalaya and bayou mac and cheese.
Cost: $20
🍩 King Cake doughnuts
Up your game with these doughnuts from DreamWorld Bakes in Kensington, made with cheesecake mousse and pandan glaze.
Cost: $7
🎭 Mardi Gras pop-up
Craftsman Row Saloon in Center City spares no expense with wall-to-wall decorations, plus themed drinks and shakes.
Reserve your spot now on OpenTable.
Editor's note: This story was updated to add new showtimes at Chris' Jazz Cafe.
