Rain or shine…Hillcrest Mardi Gras will be the place to be on Fat Tuesday as the heart of the neighborhood (University Avenue between First and Fourth avenues) fills with boyz, music and fun. How can you go wrong with Candye Kane, Tootie and an abundance of beads?!? The 5th annual celebration takes place from 6-11pm. Sponsored by the GSDBA Foundation and the Hillcrest Association, the event’s entertainment will also feature The Lips Girls and Cash’d Out. Hillcrest Mardi Gras is a 21+ event with a $20 admission ($15 in advance) or $75 VIP Passes ($50 in advance). Purchase advance tickets at Column One, Express Tax, Hamburger Mary’s, Obelisk Bookstore and OutMall. Let the good times roll!