Sydney is buzzing with excitement as the 47th Sydney Mardi Gras Festival reaches its grand finale this weekend. With a lineup of events that promises unforgettable moments, it’s time to plan your weekend and soak up the energy of Mardi Gras. From the iconic Parade to the legendary after-party and the much-loved Laneway event, here’s [] The 2025 Children’s Mardi Gras Stroll is from 9 to 11 a.m. Young revelers will parade Millennium Park with decorated umbrellas and the Mardi Gras spirit. The stroll is designed for children ages Bacchus Bash (March 2, 2025): Krewe of Bacchus throws a big all-day Mardi Gras block party on Super Sunday (the Sunday before Mardi Gras) featuring live music, DJs, and VIP open bar ticket options to celebrate their historic parade. Pricing ranges from $75-600. When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season The Mardi Gras festivities extend to CityWalk with specially-themed food and drink offerings in a number of venues. Be sure to check out The After Party and Fat Tuesday at Pat O’Brien’s. The Mardi Gras party has also taken over the Red Coconut Club and transformed it into the Cursed Coconut Club. NEW ORLEANS — The entertainment lineup for the 2025 Bacchus Bash has been announced.Organizers said this year’s 14-hour block party will feature live performances from Mannie Fresh, Kings of The official after-party in 2023. Photo: Jeffrey Feng . The official dates for the Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 festival season will be February 14, 2025, to Sunday, March 2, 2025 The Mardi Gras season kicks off with Fair Day, which will be held on Sunday, February 16. The parade and official after-party are confirmed to be on Saturday, March 1. Saturday, Feb. 15 – Rayne Mardi Gras Parade & After Party – The Parade runs on The Boulevard and the After Party is at 206 Frog Festival Drive, Gossen Memorial Park in Rayne. 2-7 p.m What are the dates for Universal Mardi Gras 2025? This year’s Mardi Gras celebration will run Feb. 1 through March 30. Each night, pending weather, guests catch a full-fledged Mardi Gras parade The Mardi Gras event is included with the price of park admission. One-day, one-park tickets start at $154 for guests ages 10 and older on Mardi Gras concert dates. At other times of the year Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. Mardi Gras Southeast Texas kicks off at its new home at Doggett Ford Park on Friday, February 28, 2025 with the traditional chicken toss at 5 p.m. followed by the first parade two hours later. The Check out the incredible artists making Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 a festival for the ages! MARDI GRAS PARTY. The Mardi Gras Party 2025 is here to light up Sydney with a night of unparalleled energy and music. Across six incredible spaces, experience over 8 hours of world-class DJs, jaw-dropping performances, and the electric spirit of the longest 10:00 p.m. Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the first day of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2025. A group of 9 Festive Floats will be throwing beads and trinkets, plus more marching bands & dancers bringing the hype. Sunday, March 2 - Mardi Gras Children's Day - start time TDB-Children's Parade at 3:30 PM. Monday, March 3 - Presentation of 2025's royal courts at the Royal Gala at 7:00 PM. Tuesday, March 4 - Downtown Mardi Gras Block Party-Mardi Gras in the ZONE (kid's zone) - 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule . Tuesday Mar 4 2025 Mardi Gras . The 2025 theme, Free To Be, aims to celebrate diversity and inclusivity for the whole community. Highlights of the lineup include Hot Trans Summer, a boat party for trans people and allies, Ultra Violet, a day-to-night party for LGBQTI women, Blak and Deadly, a First Nations gala concert as well as Trixie Mattel’s Solid Pink Disco. Joker hats and crazy socks are worn during this Mardi Gras-themed run through Galveston’s Entertainment District. Free beverages and a balcony party are held after the race. Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade at Noon. This krewe is the second-oldest Mardi Gras social group in Galveston, having been established in March 1985. 80’s Rock-N-Glow Party; Carnival Mardi Gras Theme Nights 2025 Schedule. Here is the Carnival Mardi Gras theme parties 2025 schedule: Silent Party; White Hot Night Party; 80’s Rock-N-Glow Party; Carnival Panorama Theme Nights 2025 Schedule. Here is the Carnival Panorama theme nights 2025 schedule: Silent Nights; Mega Deck Party; 80’s Rock Our ticketed, VIP riders will jump aboard floats at the festival grounds at the Mardi Gras bus stop and ride in style down Capitol Mall throwing 100% recycled Mardi Gras beads that we'll provide for you. THEN the entire, light-up parade returns to the festival grounds for our signature City of Trees Parade dance party until 9PM.
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