February 17 is the big day where Chicagoans will forget the cold by indulging in sweet and fried treats of all sorts. We've got a list of places you can find them.
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Where to Get Pączki and Other Fat Tuesday Treats in 2025
Daniel HautzingerPączki, king cake, Swedish semlor: you can find innumerable varieties all across Chicago and the suburbs for your Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras celebrations.
Semlor, King Cake, and Pancakes: Indulgent Treats to Enjoy on Fat Tuesday That Aren't Pączki
Daniel HautzingerFat Tuesday may now be unofficially known as Pączki Day in Chicago, but there are plenty of other treats to enjoy on a day when Christians traditionally used up fat and meat before entering a period of fasting.
