Pre-registration is not only saving money but allows more time to enjoy the Mardi Gras festivities, said Ally Kirk of the Kauai Animal Welfare Society.

Take notes, the big day is March 5!

Here's a chance to own a piece of Rhode Island nightclub history. Items from Mardi Gras, JR's Fastlane, Mustang Sally's and Club 5 in Cranston are being sold at auction. Salvadore Auctions said some of the items are a signed guitar by the Eagles, figurines, lighting, decorations, bar and restaurant equipment, disco balls, A/V equipment, sound systems, mirrored saddles, Western items, bull horns, neon signs, furniture, and signs. "EVERYTHING!!!!! " a Facebook post said.