The Mardi Gras season may kick off with Fat Tuesday, but many of us have to face the harsh reality of being responsible and working in the morning.  Bummer, we know.

Jackson's Bistro Bar in Downtown Tampa has the solution, though.  It's their annual Mardi Gras Party and it's going down this Friday, February 24.

Head out to Jackson's premier Downtown Tampa location right on the water for a New Orleans-inspired masquerade ball to remember.  The party will feature an awesome Mardi Gras theme complete with a Mardi Gras mask contest, $4 drink specials, $150 bottle specials, and the best in Top 40, 90's, and house spinning all throughout the club.

Best of all, world-renowned artist, DJ Ravi Drums will play an amazing headlining set to amp up the night.  DJ Ravi Drums was voted 2010 Peoples Choice "The Worlds Best Innovative Dj/Drummer" and is credited with inventing the process of live drum playing while re-mixing.  Trust us, this is definitely a performance not to miss.  Check out the video below of DJ Ravi Drums in action if you don't believe us.

In addition, DJ Sherif will be spinning the best in Top 40 on the waterfront terrace while DJ Camo spins 90's and house in the Lush Lounge at Jackson's Mardi Gras Party.

Think you've got an awesome Mardi Gras mask?  A $500 VIP package will also be given away to those sporting the most festive and creative masks at this awesome Mardi Gras Party.

Make your plans, Tampa.  The Mardi Gras Party at Jackson's is going to be one to remember.