Brooklyn Based, of course, has all the hipster, cool Mardi Gras stuff in Brooklyn listed on today’s e-newsletter. But here’s an excerpt:

We’ve always thought that celebrating Mardi Gras in Brooklyn seemed sacrilegious in some way–even more so than Bastille Day or Chinese New Year’s. Like, if you’re going to do it, do it right and go to New Orleans. This year though, there are so many festivities taking place (even in the snow!) we’ve changed our tune to a Cajun rhythm. You know, it makes a certain amount of sense that a rowdy, slightly mystical, food-filled holiday should find a northern home in Brooklyn.

The biggest, newest Fat Tuesday party this year is the L Magazine’s parade and show. The sure-to-be-over-the-top affair kicks off at the southern end of Driggs and North 12th at 7pm and will go down Driggs, up Bedford and end up at the Brooklyn Bowl. Burlesque performers Angie Pontani, Helen Pontani, Darlinda Just Darlinda, Akynos, The Maine Attraction and Lil Miss Lixx are confirmed for the parade and bicycles, costumes and gorgeous oddities of all varieties are encouraged to join.