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Weekend Playlist: Mardi Gras Beats

By Sophie Day in Arts & Entertainment on Feb 7, 2015 8:00PM

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(Photo: Stephanie Barto)

Mardi Gras is almost here! For those who observe it, Lent will begin on Wednesday Feb. 18, and so the day before is the last chance to indulge. Ever since living in New Orleans, this time of year is very special to me. So our weekend playlist this week is going to be some New Orleans Carnival standards.

The weather outside this time of year may not always be ideal here in Chicago. All the more reason to turn the volume all the way up to eleven and dance it out to these party songs. Anyone can celebrate Fat Tuesday and with this playlist you can stretch the celebrating out for as long as you'd like.