You told us you wanted What’s Happenin’ stickers — so we’ve been quietly working behind the scenes on brand-new designs (yes, Rocky may or may not be involved 🐐).

The question is…

If your week needs a little spark, this is it.

On Tuesday, February 17 from 5:15pm to 6:30pm, Olde Town turns into a mini French Quarter for the Olde Town Arvada Mardi Gras Brass Band March. It’s free, it’s outside, and it starts right in front of Carly’s Boutique at 7401 Grandview Ave before spilling into the pedestrian mall.

The soundtrack for the evening comes from Guerrilla Fanfare, who will roam through Olde Town Arvada playing pop-up jam sessions along the way. This isn’t a stand-in-one-spot concert. It’s a follow-the-music kind of night. You hear the horns, you turn the corner, and suddenly you’re part of it.

And then there’s the food.

Here’s where to lean in fully:

• Arty Express & New Image Brewing
  
  Gumbo with potato salad, jambalaya, boudin balls with remoulade, plus hurricanes, sazeracs, and king cake.
  
  

• Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge
  
  $9 Sazeracs and $6 draft beer specials.
  
  

• Marmalade Lounge & Boutique
  
  Sidewalk bar pouring Hurricanes, Sazeracs, and Abita beers.
  
  

• Olde Town Social
  
  Deep fried gator bites, muffuletta sandwiches, Hurricanes, and Mardi Gras themed shots.
  
  

• Rheinlander Bakery
  
  King and Prince cakes. If someone finds the baby, you know the rules.
  
  

• School House Kitchen and Libations
  
  Fat Tuesday Party from 6 to 9pm with live music from The Decaf Muchachos and a full Cajun lineup: jambalaya, Cajun pasta, fried catfish, gumbo, Sazeracs, Black Manhattans, Mai Tais, and Hurricanes.
  
  

• Secret Level
  
  Sazeracs, Hurricanes, frozen strawberry daiquiris, and Cajun chicken chunks.

It’s one of those nights where you don’t need a big plan. Just show up, grab a drink, follow the brass, and let Olde Town do its thing. Tuesday suddenly feels a lot less ordinary.

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Arvada dates are all about small-town charm with local flavor. Olde Town Arvada is a go-to for strolling, cozy dinners, and dessert stops, while the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities adds a culture-forward twist with shows, exhibits, and open-air vibes. If you’re leaning outdoorsy, sunset views and picnic potential at Majestic View Park never miss.

Vote and we’ll share the top picks—chosen by locals—in an upcoming issue. 💌