Mardi Gras Cleveland at Flats East Bank

Flats East Bank presents what it's calling an authentic Mardi Gras celebration to town today. Families can enjoy a kid-friendly lunch with Mardi-gras inspired arts and crafts at participating restaurants from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then, everyone can watch the inaugural Mardi Gras Cleveland Parade. Those 21 and older can stick around after the parade for the official Mardi Gras Cleveland Bar Crawl. Participants will be led by Da Land Brass Band to 17 of Cleveland’s hottest bars, ending at Rum Runner’s Golden Hour Carnival After Party where participants will be entered to win a cash prize. mardigrascleveland.com.