Last Tuesday, February 8, many Troy merchants celebrated an early Mardi Gras. Over a dozen downtown Troy businesses marked Fat Tuesday for the third year in a row.
The event began at 4 pm and ended at about 10 pm, when most of the participating businesses had closed and the beads, costumes, and discounts were put away for next year. Several of the businesses participating were new to the event.
The organizers noted a renewal of energy of all parties involved made this Mardi Gras celebration the most successful yet. Though many stores offered discounted goods and other attractions, the event simply gave most people, RPI students included, the opportunity to see Troy in a different light.
