Mardi Gras is several weeks away, but the Tropicana is getting into the carnival season with a festival on Friday night, February 5. Admission to the festivities in the Quarter and the Marketplace s free, and there will be live music, DJs, dancing and other fun stuff. It all runs from 6 to 10 p.m.

   If you’re in the mood to stuff your face with food and drink, many restaurants – including the Palm, Cuba Libre and PF Chang – will have $5 food and drink specials. I’ve eaten at several of these places and the chow is first rate. Pick up the tickets at the new member services desk or the IMAX box office.

   If shopping is your bag, many of the stores in the Quarter will have special deals.

   If you’re still in the mood to party after 10 p.m., head to Cuba Libre for the after party.

   Before you go, check out all the deals at www.tropicana.net/festival2010.

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