Fat Tuesday is March 4, marking the traditional end of Carnival and the celebration of Mardi Gras. If a trip to New Orleans isn’t in the cards this year, that doesn’t mean you have to skip the celebration altogether. Here are seven Mardi Gras parties and festivals to attend around the region. Samedi Gras 2025. March 1, 11 a.m. This Mardi Gras party includes a king cake eating contest, indoor shopping cart parade and beads. $15; advance purchase includes a drink ticket. Starts at 7 p.m. Saturday. 1976 Power Plant Parkway Let the good times roll! The Culpeper Downtown Carnival, a celebration of all things Mardi Gras, returns this Saturday, March 1 with all-day merchant specials and bayou inspired menus, plus Your version of Internet Explorer is not longer supported. upgrade your browser. Eventbrite Eventbrite Mardi Gras Festival. Party specialist Shipgarten will host a daylong party that includes a bead toss challenge, live music, dancing and children’s activities, such as face painting and a moon bounce. Admission is free for the March 1 event, which runs from 1-6 p.m. // 7581 Colshire Drive, Mclean. Party in the streets at The Wharf. Head to Shipgarten to celebrate the Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras, all in the same place. There will be samples of over 40 beers and ciders and games like Jenga and a snowball toss. After the festival is over, the event shifts gears to celebrate Mardi Gras at 8 p.m. Shipgarten: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, free . Mardi Gras at The Wharf The best opportunities to celebrate Mardi Gras in the D.C. area. Funky brass bands, parades, dances and king cake bring the spirit of New Orleans to D.C. The all-ages party starts at 6 p.m. at 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 Mardi Gras happening at Bourbon Bayou Kitchen, 44184 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza,Ashburn,VA,United States on Tue, 21 Feb, 2023 at 12:00 pm The Vienna Community Center is hosting a Mardi Gras party for adults ages 55 and up. There will be an afternoon of festivities including a Cajun cuisine lunch, trivia, and Mardi Gras mask making. Guests are encouraged to wear purple, green, and gold. Vienna Community Center: 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna. Bayou Bakery Mardi Pardi. February 21, 6-9 p.m. Parade: Experience the magic of Mardi Gras with vibrant floats, colorful costumes, and plenty of beads to catch! Block Party: Stick around after the parade for an epic block party featuring live entertainers, music, and more. Carnival Du Crank — Mardi Grass Stroll and Party. Carnival Du Crank Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Place: Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 W Davie Street, Raleigh, NC Flanders Fish Market is hosting a Mardi Gras food and music event on March 4th. They will have traditional Southern cuisine, like NOLA crawfish, and a live jazz band The 2025 Mardi Gras season is just beginning, and Coastal Mississippi is packed full of fun parades and events perfect for incoming visitors. Come along with us as we celebrate the Carnival season! Laissez les bon temps rouler –– "Let the good times roll!" Celebrate Mardi Gras Bavarian-style at the Fasching - German-style Mardi Gras on February 15, 2025. A night of dancing to live music at the Festhalle is planned from 6-11 p.m. LaGrange. On February 22, 2025, experience the magic of Mardi Gras as the Krewe of Mask brings a lively parade to the streets of downtown LaGrange. This colorful, family Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Save this event: MARDI GRAS PARTY Share this event: MARDI GRAS PARTY. Sales end soon. MARDI GRAS PARTY. Saturday at 10:00 PM. 2077 Beaver Ruin Rd. Where: 760 Maine Ave., SW Mardi Gras at The Wharf in 2023. Photograph by Patrick Revord. Southwest DC’s Wharf will bring back its annual Mardi Gras parade and day-long party, complete with stilt walkers, a brass band performance on the pier, and fireworks right after sundown. Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Wilmington with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll! Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Seattle with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll!
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