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There’s no need to ditch your Texas roots to partake in Mardi Gras in Bandera, where one of the featured events is bull-riding. Bandera’s eighteenth-annual Cowboy Mardi Gras takes place a week Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas in Beaumont As the “Cajun Capital of Texas,” Beaumont takes Mardi Gras very seriously. The 33rd annual family-friendly festival features nine parades February 8 TEXAS – The New Orleans Carnival season began Jan. 6 and ends on Mardi Gras – otherwise known as Fat Tuesday – on March 4. While many flock to the Cajun Country to celebrate the Catholic-origin holiday, which signifies the beginning of the Lent season, there are plenty of events and parades right here in Texas. At that time, Louisiana’s governor, the Marquis de Vaudreuil, held elegant society balls as the festivity du jour, which transformed into the model after which the New Orleans Mardi Gras balls of today design themselves. In Texas, Mardi Gras gets celebrated in Nocona every February, putting a family-friendly spin on the New Orleans originals. Why does New Orleans celebrate Mardi Gras? Although it is a Christian holiday now, Mardi Gras is a holiday that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites, according to the All eyes are on New Orleans when it comes to Mardi Gras, and rightly so. The Crescent City is known for its elaborate parades and masquerade balls in the weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday (which falls on February 13 this year). But Texas has its share of Mardi Gras events, too, with themes ranging from coastal to cowboy. (Mardi Gras bull riding is a thing in Bandera.) Here are five Mardi Gras Texas is also home to the nation’s third-largest Mardi Gras celebration. Mardi Gras! Galveston, now in its 114th year, attracts more than 350,000 visitors annually, according to Visit Galveston March 4: Volstead Fat Tuesday. Volstead's is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration starting at 6 p.m. on March 4. The event features hurricanes, beads and King Cake with a prize of a free Hotel Vegas Texas is also home to the nation’s third-largest Mardi Gras celebration — Mardi Gras! Galveston. Galveston. Now in its 114th year, the festival attracts more than 350,000 visitors annually Texas celebrates Mardi Gras with statewide events, including Bandera's Cowboy-themed festivities, pub runs in San Antonio, Galveston's historic festival, pet parades, and boat parades in Kemah. Six Flags Fiesta Texas Mardi Gras: Experience the magic of Mardi Gras at Six Flags Fiesta Texas with celebrations running from January 18 to March 16, 2025. The park’s Mardi Gras Parade, “Spectacle of Color,” showcases an impressive lineup of new floats, dazzling street performers, and a captivating musical score. Photo Credit: Pat O’Brien’s. If you’re looking for an authentic place to celebrate, make your way to Pat O’Brien’s in downtown San Antonio! The New Orleans icon has a second home here in the Lone Star State, so it’s no surprise they’ll be hosting a huge Mardi Gras party in true NOLA fashion starting at 10:00 a.m. all the way until midnight. Texas is also home to the nation’s third-largest Mardi Gras celebration. Mardi Gras! Galveston, now in its 114th year, attracts more than 350,000 visitors annually, according to Visit Galveston Texas is also home to the nation’s third-largest Mardi Gras celebration — Mardi Gras! Galveston. Galveston. Now in its 114th year, the festival attracts more than 350,000 visitors annually This year, Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, takes place on March 4, but celebrations are starting early in San Antonio, with events rolling out as soon as this weekend. How Does Texas Celebrate Mardi Gras? In the state of Texas, Mardi Gras is celebrated in a variety of ways. Many people participate in parades and parties that are held in various cities across the state. Some of the most popular celebrations take place in the cities of Houston and Galveston. Mardi Gras in Galveston, Texas, is a vibrant festival celebrated with parades, beads, and festivities over the two weeks preceding Lent, ending on the official Mardi Gras date. This lively event features over 20 parades, balcony parties, live music, and family-friendly activities, bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the Texas coast. These sweet, fluffy cakes are often decorated in traditional Mardi Gras colors—purple, gold, and green—and are a staple of the Carnival season. The best part? The king cake typically contains a hidden plastic baby, and whoever finds it in their slice is said to host the next Mardi Gras party. Celebrate Mardi Gras in Houston and Galveston! MARDI GRAS PARADES. Schedule & Routes; Mardi Gras Krewes; Marching Clubs; Mardi Gras Floats; WHEN IS MARDI GRAS? Mardi Gras 2025; Future Mardi Gras Dates; Family Gras; Lundi Gras; PLAN YOUR VISIT. Mardi Gras Dining; Mardi Gras Packages; Mardi Gras Attractions; Mardi Gras Tips; Mardi Gras FAQs; New Orleans Hotels; New Orleans Info; HISTORY While Mardi Gras is traditionally a Catholic celebration, modern Mardi Gras celebrations have welcomed people of all backgrounds with open arms and glittering beaded necklaces. Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States often include parades, carnival masks, and decorations in purple, green, and gold.
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