The Gras is greener on the other side. Establishments around the Elm City are offering promotions and hosting events to celebrate Mardi Gras today. The New Haven Free Public Library will host a parade at 5:30 p.m. and Elm City Social has prepared a one-night-only Louisiana-style menu. Tomorrow, the Yale College Council will host “Fat Woads” — a New Orleans-themed dance party.

THE YALE DAILY NEWS