Where to celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Phoenix

It's Fat Tuesday, which means it's time to let the good times roll. Here's where to do it around the Valley.

March 4, 2025

Image: A staged photo of Mardi Gras items

Let the good times roll in Phoenix on Mardi Gras. Mikhail Nilov/Pexels

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Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is traditionally the last day before the season of Lent begins, a period of time characterized by self-denial and religious reflection.

This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4, which means that it's time to party before the clock strikes midnight and Ash Wednesday begins.

Here are places around metro Phoenix to celebrate Fat Tuesday, including some events that take place later in the month, just in case you want to let the good times roll past the official holiday.

Fat Tuesday Westgate

6751 N. Sunset Blvd, Suite E113, Glendale
Tuesday, March 4Where better to celebrate Mardi Gras than at a bar named after the holiday? This West Valley hotspot will host one of the biggest Mardi Gras parties in town, including drink specials, beads and all-around fun.

CC's on Central

2800 N. Central Ave., Suite A100
Tuesday, March 4Let the good times roll at this popular soul food restaurant, where you can celebrate with food, drinks and music by a DJ. The party goes till 8 p.m.

Good Time Charli's

6045 W. Chandler Blvd., # 7, Chandler
Tuesday, March 4This neighborhood joint will be celebrating the holiday in style with a raffle, costume contest, music by a DJ, taco and drink specials and more.

West Alley BBQ

111 W. Boston St., Chandler
Tuesday, March 4The East Valley venue and eatery will treat guests to $10 food and drink specials, and zydeco music by the Kreative Culture Band. The fun gets going at 5 p.m.

Fat Tuesday Tempe

680 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
Tuesday, March 4Fat Tuesday has been a nightlife mainstay in Tempe for decades, and never more so than on Mardi Gras. The party will roll till the 2 a.m. closing time.

The Womack

5749 N. Seventh St.
Tuesday, March 4
The Womack, always a classy spot for drinks and music, will host a Feaux Gator Mardi Gras Jam. For an evening of smooth tunes and smooth cocktails, show up from 8 to 11 p.m.

Jennifer Goldberg is the Senior Editor of Culture at Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in February 2016. In her role, Jennifer writes and publishes profiles of both local and regional musicians, previews upcoming performances and provides guides on the best of Phoenix’s entertainment scene. She also oversees the Best of Phoenix. Jennifer previously worked for Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. During her career, Jennifer has received awards from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspaper Association and the American Jewish Press Association. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in English from Arizona State University.

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