Where to eat and drink during this weekend’s Southdowns and Spanish Town parades

It’s another packed Mardi Gras weekend ahead, and it’s never too early to start planning your parade-day libations and carb-fueling.

Use our handy maps as a guide to find your spot along or near the parade routes, and plan a drink or bite afterward accordingly.

Krewe of Southdowns rolls Friday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Southdowns neighborhood.

The Spanish Town parade rolls Saturday, Feb. 10, at noon downtown.

Did we forget a great local establishment for drinks and eats near the routes? Let us know in the comments!