The Black Hawks are celebrating Mardi Gras a little early.

The celebration in New Orleans doesn't hit high gear until next week, but the Black Hawks will party – Cajun-style – this Saturday night during the team's 6:35 p.m. game against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders.

In true Mardi Gras spirit, there will be drink specials.  Those include $3 Mardi Gras Mimosas, $5 Hurricanes, and $4 Party Town American Lager through the end of the 1st period.  Have a good time, but please drink responsibly.

Of course, Saturday is also Valentine's Day, but you know there's no love lost between the Black Hawks and the RoughRiders.  It's eastern Iowa's best hockey rivalry, and Saturday night will be one of just three times this season that Cedar Rapids comes to town.  Don't miss it.

UAW Local 838 members can swing by the union's local headquarters to pick up a code for discounted tickets during UAW Weekend.  The offer is good for both Friday and Saturday.  All fans in attendance will have the chance to catch a UAW Local 838/Black Hawks t-shirt at intermission.

Call the Domino's Black Hawks Box Office while good seats are still available or visit tickets.waterlooblackhawks.com to claim your tickets 24/7.