Your Mardi Gras plans

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I think things should be pretty nuts around here, St. Louis has had the 2nd largest mardi gras party in the US, behind NO obv, so I assume this year we will have the biggest. Im starting friday at noon, taking work off early, going to start with a big plate of gator and fries, and proceed to get hammered for 3 days straight.
Little known things to see if you guys are in town:

Soulard area, the bastille (a gay bar), has drag races right out in front of the bar at about 1pm. By, drag races I mean all the infamous drag queens from around town do a 40 yd dash in full getup, its really hilarious.

The dog parade, which i dont go to, but Im sure some of you animal overs would be interested.

damn, I really cant think of the other fun stuff right now, it will come to me sooner or later.