mardi gras parties

Hitting the town tonight? Here's a rundown of local Mardi Gras parties:

-The Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road, has party favors and a performance by the Chattanooga-based rockers from Down Stroke. Action starts at 9 p.m.

-Belloo's, 900 Front Ave., has beads and drink specials like Mardi Gras Electric Punch, Fat Tuesday jello shooters and a New Orleans Bloody Mary Martini.

-SoHo Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, has drink specials, party favors and an open mike night.

-Broadway bars host a Fat Tuesday Bar Crawl. One $5 wristband gets you into the majority of downtown Columbus hot spots. Among the offerings:

-Flip Flops has free beads and masks. Party starts at 6 p.m.

-The Roadhouse has a performance by Becca Rae and Trucker Dave

-The Loft hosts by Gary Pfaff and the Heartwells

-Daileys rocks out with Spent

Have fun! Get lots of beads!