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Syberg's Kegs and Eggs: Preparty get-together before the parade; have breakfast and beer for cheap, meet your friends and buy your beads; and return post-parade for more fun festivities. Wed., Feb. 7, 8-11 a.m., free. Syberg's-Gravois, 7802 Gravois Rd., 314-832-3560, www.sybergs.net/gravois/.

Tanner B's Mardi Gras Breakfast and Shuttle: They'll offer a parade-day breakfast and a shuttle from Tanner B's to Soulard. The shuttle will run continuously throughout the day. Sat., Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Tanner B's, 2855 Shenandoah, 314-762-9800, tannerbs.com/.

Throttle's Mardi Gras: Party at Throttle on Saturday with Z 107.7, Jello shots and hurricanes made the way they're supposed to be — with rum; come back for Phat Tuesday when DJ Big J spins Top 40, dance and rock hits. Sat., Feb. 17; Tue., Feb. 20. Throttle, 720 N. 1st St., 314-241-1000, www.throttlestl.com.

Wombat's Mardi Gras: Grab some Mardi Gras spirit with locally designed and embroidered T-shirts with fleur de lis, crowns and more; free beads with purchase. Sat., Feb. 17. Wombats Resale, 10090 Manchester Rd, Glendale, 314-835-9202.

Xes' Mardi Gras: Kick off Mardi Gras with music from Ultra with Velocity DJ's on Friday, Kid Delicious and gang on Saturday, DJ Stan the Man on Sunday and the Ultimate Mardi Gras Party on Fat Tuesday. Sat., Feb. 17. Xes, 612 North 2nd Street, 314-588-1010, drunken-fish.com.

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