Pizza Delicious on Mardi Gras Break, Oak Street Block Party for Rebirth Brass Band, and More

LACASSINE, LA? The new rum distillery by Louisiana Spirits has been approved for operation by the Treasury Department. According to the AP, "The next phase includes work for ponds, an entrance road and the foundation for officers and a visitor center." [AP]

CAROLLTON? Oak Street is pulling out an impromptu block party tonight in front of the Maple Leaf Bar. Rebirth Brass Band plays there every Tuesday night, and the street will be closed off starting at 8PM tonight to celebrate their recent Grammy win. [Offbeat]

CITY PARK? Tomorrow from 3-8PM is the Horses, Hops & Cops fundraiser in support of the New Orleans Police Department's Mounted Division. The fundraiser features a raffle for the chance to ride with the Budweiser Clydesdales in a Mardi Gras parade, in addition to food and drinks from places like Café Hope, Café Reconcile, and Galatoire's. [Gambit]

BYWATER? Popular pizza pop up Pizza Delicious will be closed this week for Mardi Gras. Their regular Thursday-and-Sunday service resumes next Thursday. [EaterWire]