Celebrate New Orleans at the Bayer Bayou Bash, a Mardi Gras-style party, running from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight.

The whole family will enjoy a sampling of Cajun food and drink; local decor; jesters, jugglers, and artists; and an authentic Mardi Gras parade, complete with floats and marching band.

Tonight's festivities will be in Hall J of the convention center. Bayer Animal Health is sponsoring this free event.