Kraig Pakulski / Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Mardi Gras Celebration marks Fat Tuesday at The Palace Grill in Santa Barbara SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Mardi Gras celebrations got underway on Fat Tuesday. The Michael Gutin Band entertained a rowdy crowd at The Palace Grill in Santa Barbara. Some people canceled due to rain, but others including Father Larry and John Palminteri and friends sang along to the band. it is their tradition. The Palace Grill had two seatings with a menu that included Cajun Martinis and Creole Cuisine. The post Mardi Gras Celebration marks Fat Tuesday at The Palace Grill in Santa Barbara appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article CIF-SS Boys Soccer Quarterfinals Next Article Beach Hazards Statement issued February 17 at 9:19PM PST until February 18 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Print 30 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Local NewsNewsSanta Barbara - South CountyTop StoriesCaliforniaLifestyleReligionHolidaysEntertainmentEventsmoney-and-businessWeather News Please login or register to post comments.