Get ready for a night of fun, food, and festivities as Pareidolia Brewing Company hosts its Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration: Beads & Brews on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the brewery.
This gathering vows to carry the heart of New Orleans straight to Sebastian, offering real-deal eats, lively music, and a heap of craft brews. No matter if you’re a Mardi Gras pro or simply chasing a fun night, this festivity is your golden ticket to soak up the old-school vibes of Fat Tuesday.
Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is the big finale of the carnival season, celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent in the Christian calendar. It’s a day rooted in history, where people let loose and indulge before the 40 days of fasting and reflection begin.
The name “Fat Tuesday” comes from the tradition of eating rich, fatty foods to use up ingredients like butter, eggs, and sugar that were off-limits during Lent. Across the world, especially in places like New Orleans, it’s a time for parades, colorful costumes, and parties filled with music and dancing. At Pareidolia Brewing Company, they’re bringing that same energy with a local twist.
Live Music
Mojo Mike and the Mardi Gras Band will be playing from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Expect upbeat tunes that echo the jazzy, soulful sounds of New Orleans, perfect for getting into the Mardi Gras mood.
Special New Orleans Dishes
While the music keeps the party going, the brewery is rolling out a special food menu at 4:00 p.m., packed with classic New Orleans dishes. Attendees can dig into hearty options like Jambalaya, a spicy rice dish loaded with sausage, chicken, and seafood, or Red Beans and Rice, a creamy, flavorful staple of Creole cooking. For sandwich lovers, the Muffuletta Sandwich—stacked with meats, cheese, and a tangy olive spread—will be available alongside Gumbo, a rich stew filled with veggies, spices, and your choice of protein.
Dessert
And no Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without King Cake, a sweet, cinnamon-filled pastry topped with icing and colorful sprinkles in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold. Fun fact: King Cake often hides a tiny plastic baby inside, and whoever finds it is said to have good luck—and might have to host the next party!
Naturally, Pareidolia Brewing Company is throwing its own twist into the mix, serving craft beers that match the big, bold tastes of the grub. Beads will be in the action too, tipping a hat to that Mardi Gras habit of flinging bright necklaces around at parades—think of it as a badge of good times and togetherness.
See you this Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Pareidolia Brewing Company. 📍Located at 712 Cleveland Street in Sebastian.
