Mardi Gras in Palm Springs

Palm Springs will be celebrating Fat Tuesday today...here is a sample of what's happening:

Hotel Zoso
When: 7-10 tonight
What: This celebration features live music, beads, a costume contest for best couple, best single and dancing. The queens of Mardi Gras and Zoso Cabaret, Pinkie Meringue Shimmer and Bella da Ball, will be holding court.
More information: 325-9676

Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro
When: 8-11 tonight
What: The Falls restaurant and Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro will be celebrating Fat Tuesday — New Orleans style. In addition to their regular menus, the restaurants will be offering authentic Cajun entrees — including an oyster and jambalaya bar, as well as specialty drinks such as SoCo hurricanes and Big Easy smokin' martinis. Guests will receive complimentary Mardi Gras beads, masks and hats. Each location will have a costume contest for a chance to win a happy hour party for 10.