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Mardi Gras Madness 2008
Topics: Fat Tuesday 2008, Bakotopia, Bakersfield, Mardi Gras, Fishlips, mento buru, Soulajar, Joey Romley, February 5, blog, music, Beads, party, boobies
Posted by matt Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:32:54 PST
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Mardi Gras Madness 2008
Iko Iko Ayayay! How many beads will you collect on Fat Tuesday at Fishlips?

By Matt Muñoz, Bakotopia.com Editor

Whether you’re from New Orleans or not, everyone is welcome to party on Fat Tuesday, Feb 5, 2008.

No, it’s not the official day to celebrate your weight - this is Mardi Gras!

The annual celebration, which has its roots in Catholicism, is usually associated with the city of New Orleans. But in states like Alabama and California, countries like Brazil and Italy, Mardi Gras is one of the biggest nights of the year for parties!

Following the rules of the tradition, Mardi Gras is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, signaling the beginning of the Lenten season - a period of spiritual fasting and sacrifice until Easter Sunday, March 24 for the Catholic / Christian faithful.

On Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, revelers are allowed to indulge to their hearts content until the clock strikes midnight - then it’s time to put the demons of gluttony and debauchery back into their holes for a while.

Of course, you don’t have to be religious to know a good party when you see one - how do you think “Girls Gone Wild” videos became popular? Flash some skin, get some beads. Flash a little more than skin, get some beads.

While showing your privates for a chance at some cheap plastic from some horny jock may sound cheap - it’s all in the name of fun. Relieve some stress, act a fool!

Bakersfield is well known for its own Fat Tuesday bashes. When Gumbeaux’s (now Ruben’s Mexican restaurant) on Chester Avenue was open, it hosted the rowdiest Fat Tuesday bash in the city. Sure, local churches threw their own party to keep it proper, but judging by the crowds - it was apparent that religion took a back seat to the rockin’ out.

After Gumbeaux’s closed their doors, Fishlips - 1517 18th St. downtown - decided to take up the daunting task of keeping the tradition going after Hurricane Katrina hit the city of New Orleans in 2005.

The first party in 2006 was such a crazy hit that it’s back for a third year on Feb. 5, 2008!

There will be all-you-can-eat authentic Cajun cuisine until it’s gone to fatten yourself up, along with live music by Soulajar, Joey Romley, DJ Mikey, and Mento Buru providing the funky soundtrack. The party kicks off at 7 p.m. and costs only $5!

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L to R: Popeye and Matt, at your service...


Oh yes, there will be plenty of beads to go around - so act accordingly!


Originally printed in Bakotopia Magazine, issue 20, 1-24-08

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