Mardi Gras On Main

The planning committee for the MARDI GRAS on Main Street Event can take great pride in the the success of this event. This party was certainly flourishing and even the the businesses involved seemed surprised by the turnout. Patients was required by all as each location was packed with shoulder to shoulder crowds testing the stress level of all the staff. The servers, bartenders and hostesses were awesome with the patrons. Festive atmosphere, individuals and groups celebrating, enjoying drink specials, dinner specials customized around each business with a Cajun flare, street entertainers and some fabulous costumes. Obvious the bitter cold evening cramped the outdoor plans but no one let the weather deter them and part of the reason some businesses were so crowded.Each business had a personalized Mardi Gras menu to select from. This year the Crawfish Boil (flown in for the event) and Gumbo were making major headlines at Big Woods. I personally had the Gumbo and I have to say it was phenomenal. The Andouille sausage, chicken and large shrimp were generous and the spices complimented the rice based dish with just a touch of heat. Perfect color, silky-smooth body with just a hint of nutty flavor. I truly wish they would offer the Gumbo on the regular menu, or monthly or more than once a year. It was that good. All three of us fell in love with this hearty dish. Hurricanes, cocktails and Hazy Jane's (BrewDog) pints were flowing. Even though not on the Mardi Gras menu the Shrimp Egg Rolls were very flavorful. My husband adores and had the big bowl of Chili with chopped onions and the fresh (hot!) jalapenos. He highly recommends the Chili to every chili lover he talks too.Another successful Mardi Gras on Main Street in Speedway. I'm glad it's on Friday evening so it doesn't conflict with other Saturday events. Already looking forward to next year!

Soo disappointed. Nothing close to the Mardi Gras experience I was looking for. No street activities. All bars were over crowded and the service was pretty much non existent. Very disappointed. Don't waist your time on this one.

Crowded and slow service abides. It's not even worth the drive unless you like cheap, sweet drink specials. Food portions are small and slow getting to you. Bars are crowded to the point you just wanna walk out and try the next place. Then before you know it they've done last call. Only thing open now is the packed Irish bar. Been sitting 15 minutes and no one has spoken to us. Don't come to Speedway except for the races. Otherwise it SUCKS!