Celebrating Mardi Gras is a fantastic reason to venture out. Some host house parties and some even choose to have "Me" parties! If none of those are on your to do list you still have options. It's a great reason to get out celebrate with your community. It can be an indulgent occasion for some, so make plans in advance if you think you might over do it! Call a relative or taxi service to get yourself home safely!
Mardi Gras, literally "Fat Tuesday," (March 4) which is the last day before the season of Lent where many Christians refrain from indulgent treats. Paczki, pronounced PUNCH-key, are Polish jelly-filled doughnuts. If you want the full Paczki Day experience, head to Hamtramck for the annual Paczki Day Parade, Polish dancing and a meal at one of the city’s traditional Polish restaurants. Festivities extend into the evening, with many local bars and music venues hosting after-hours Paczki parties.
Paczki's in Detroit
New Palace Bakery
New Palace Bakery has been a Hamtramck institution for more than 100 years, and they’re experts on traditional Paczki, with 12 traditional fillings and five specialty fillings to choose from. And if you just can’t decide, try one of their two-in-one or three-in-one fillings. We recommend ordering ahead to be sure you get a batch on the big day.
West Warren Baking Company
The West Warren Baking Company was opened by the Petkovski family when they emigrated from the former Yugoslavia more than 50 years ago. They specialize in European baked goods, so of course they go all out for Paczki Day.
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Fishbone's Greektown
If you are not going to the French Quarter in NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) then you can head on down to a Bourbon Steet Style Mardi Gras party at Fishbone's in Greektown! They have a traditional Mardi Gras menu year round. Crawdaddy's, Shrimp Gumbo, Jambalaya are a few of their greatest hits!!Fishbone's in Greektown! Located at 400 Monroe Street in Detroit (313.965.4600) Look both up on the web at fishbonesusa.com.
"Evening in New Orleans"
If the drive isn't in your favor, just minutes away from Dearborn, celebrate with St. Sebastian Catholic School's "Evening in New Orleans" annual fundraiser. This event helps keep the school’s tuition costs affordable, as well as provide updated technology for our classrooms, students, and teachers.Items up for grabs are: Royal Caribbean Cruise, Time Share (anywhere, anytime), American Girl Doll, Water Park Passes, Thanksgiving Day Lions Tickets, Mac Book Pro, VIP Festival Passes, Themed Gift Baskets, Vacation Packages, Jewelry, Galaxy Tablet Raffle and much more.
Strolling Appetizers sponsored by the BEST restaurants in the area! Bottled Beer and Bottled Wine. Purchase tickets online at http://saintsebastianauction.org/
March 1, 2014 at 5:30 P.M
5:30 pm - Appetizers and Silent Auction
6:30 pm - Dinner
8:30 pm - Live Auction
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Early Mardi Gras celebration will support Dearborn Symphony
On Feb. 28, the symphony boosters (formerly known as WADOS), will host a fundraiser, “Polkas and Paczki,” at O’Kelley Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall. This early celebration of Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” will feature Polish food prepared by Chef Veronica, along with beer, wine and other beverages.Feb 28, 2014 6-11 p.m.
Tickets are $49 each, with $20 of that amount tax deductible
http://dearbornsymphony.org/wp/?event=polka-and-paczki
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