No one will dispute the fact that Balboa Park is San Diego's unmistakable jewel - 1,200 acres of greenbelt, culture, recreation, and attraction. It is San Diego's community gathering place, enjoyed by all citizens, of all walks of life and economic backgrounds. Sure we all know about the great museums and the Old Globe Theatre, but Balboa Park is much more than that. I know, everyone has their favorite Balboa Park spot, but here are a few known, and less known, places to discover in Balboa Park.

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So, Tuesday, Feb. 21 marks Fat Tuesday 2012 and that means one last shot of indulgence before giving up excess for Lent (in spirit, of course). And what that means is Mardi Gras in San Diego (OK, OK it's not exactly New Orleans, but what the hey). A couple of long-standing (21+) events happen on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21, so get your beads on and head out to one of these events.

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