St. Cloud • Catholic Charities hosts Mardi Gras starting at 5:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Convention Center featuring music by the Vista Jazz Band and dancing to the Fabulous Armadillos and Heads or Tails. Event includes hors d’oevures, gourmet dinner, plinko and silent auction. For information, call 320-650-1643. Purchase tickets at ccstcloud.org/events/mardi-gras.