Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras in one of San Antonio’s most vibrant settings. What You Can Expect ️ Restaurant & Bar Specials Participating businesses will feature Bud Light specials alongside other Mardi Gras-inspired offerings. Discover exclusive Mardi Gras-inspired specials at participating River Walk restaurants and bars. Join the family-friendly fun of Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ 9th annual Mardi Gras Festival—now bigger and better than ever! Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and colorful beads of New Orleans’ world-famous famous celebration right here in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO, TX — January 9, 2025 — Six Flags Fiesta Texas is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Mardi Gras Festival, now Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration, running select dates from Jan. 18 through March 16. San Antonio Mardi Gras is a city-wide celebration yet again! The River Walk hosts the dazzling Bud Light Mardi Gras Festival & River Parade, while Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen brings a lively New Orleans bash with festive drinks and music. SeaWorld Mardi Gras offers a full carnival experience with live entertainment and Cajun cuisine. SAN ANTONIO, TX – Six Flags Fiesta Texas is bringing the energy, flavor, and rhythm of New Orleans back to San Antonio for its largest and most spectacular Mardi Gras Festival yet! From January 18 to March 16, 2025, this incredible family-friendly event will immerse visitors in the lively traditions of Mardi Gras with dazzling parades Bud Light Mardi Gras Festival & River Parades + River Walk Royalty Coronation Presented By: Visit San Antonio Dates: March 1, 2025. Festival, 1-6PM, Arneson. River Parades Saturday: 2-3PM Museum Reach, 5-6PM (Downtown area of the River Walk) River Walk Royalty Coronation – 4:30PM Arneson Live Music & Mardi Gras Celebrations at Jazz, TX. Nothing captures the spirit of Mardi Gras quite like live jazz music, and Jazz, TX is hosting two lively events that will bring the sounds of New Orleans to San Antonio. New Orleans Night: A Mardi Gras Party Date: Friday, February 28, 2025. Times: 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM The Biggest Mardi Gras Festival in Texas Returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on January 14. Floats, Food and Fun with a New Orleans Flair SAN ANTONIO, Texas — January 12, 2023 — Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the Thrill Capital of South Texas, announces the return of the spectacular New Orleans-style celebration, the Mardi Gras The Biggest Mardi Gras Festival in TexasReturns to Six Flags Fiesta SAN ANTONIO, TX — January 9, 2025 — Six Flags Fiesta Texas is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Mardi Gras Festival, now Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration, running select dates from January 18 through March 16. This year’s event promises to be the most spectacular yet with the largest Mardi Gras Parade in SeaWorld San Antonio – Weekends at SeaWorld are getting a Mardi Gras makeover until March 2, featuring live music, festive décor, and a bead shop where visitors can stock up on accessories. 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. Mardi Gras Artisan Show Presented By: San Antonio River Walk Dates: February 28, 2025 - March 2, 2025 Over 40 artists display and sell their beautiful handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk. Artisans are different for each show but usually include pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more. Mardi Gras Artisan Show Presented By: San Antonio River Walk Dates: February 28, 2025 – March 2, 2025. Over 40 artists display and sell their beautiful handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk. Where to Experience Mardi Gras San Antonio TX. If you’re looking to dive into the Mardi Gras festivities, San Antonio has a vibrant selection of events to explore. Here are some of them: 1. Bud Light Mardi Gras River Walk Celebrations: Dive into the vibrant energy of Mardi Gras at the San Antonio River Walk on March 1, 2025. This festive Look for This: March 15-16, 2025 The San Antonio River Walk becomes the River Shannon during St. Patrick’s Festivities at the St. Patrick's River Dyeing. Not only do we dye our river green – with eco-friendly dye, of course, but you can catch live entertainment at Arneson River Theatre, a festival at La Villita, and our spectacular St. Patrick’s River Parade, complete with bagpipes MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL: Six Flags Fiesta Texas will bring its 9th annual Mardi Gras Festival through selected dates until March 16. Attendees can enjoy from a parade to delicious Mardi Gras-themed food. The same is expected to happen this year as family and friends search out fun, New Orleans style flavor throughout the city. Listed below are a few of the festivals, parades, live music concerts and delicious food options that will elevate your San Antonio Mardi Gras experience. San Antonio Mardi Gras River Parade and Festival Join the family-friendly fun of Six Flags Fiesta Texas' 9th annual Mardi Gras Festival—now bigger and better than ever! Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and colorful beads of New Orleans’ world-famous famous celebration right here in San Antonio. Mailing Address. PO Box 839966 San Antonio, TX 78283-3966 Phone: 210.207.6600 Festival, 1-6PM, Arneson River Parades Saturday: 2-3PM Museum Reach, 5-6PM (Downtown area of the River Walk) River Walk Royalty Coronation – 4:30PM Arneson
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