3/4 – Mardi Gras Festival – McLean. 3/8 9/20* – Great Food Truck Festival – Newport News 9/20* – Festival of Grapes and Hops – Petersburg Get ready for a gumbo extravaganza like no other on Mardi Gras weekend! The 2025 World Famous Cajun Extravaganza and Gumbo Cook-off is the ultimate celebration of flavor, fun, and Southwest Louisiana spirit happening at the Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheater on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Starting at 11:00 a.m., the public can dive into the delicious competition and sample every pot of 2/28-3/4 – Le Festival de Mardi Gras – Lafayette. MARCH. 3/1 – Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival – Baton Rouge 3/1 – Winter Jam – Bossier City 3/1 – Market at the Marina III – Houma 3/1 – Jennings Mardi Pardi – Jennings 3/1 – Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Parade/Red River Mardi Gras Bash II – Shreveport Get ready to let the good times roll as Texarkana gears up for its 2025 Mardi Gras Celebration, "Beads on Broad," set to take place on Saturday, March 1st. This free, family-friendly event promises a full day of festivities, bringing the community together with live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and an exciting parade led by Texarkana Harley-Davidson riders. Bring the whole family to 9 Mile Garden in Affton for a Mardi Gras and season opener celebration. This lively venue houses food trucks serving a range of cuisines, plus craft beer and live music. When: March 1 at 1 p.m., with music starting at 2 p.m. in the Canteen area. Some popular Mardi Gras food festivals include the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Cajun Food Festival, Mardi Gras Food Truck Rally, and Mobile Bay Food & Film Festival. What are some international influences on Mardi Gras food? Some international influences on Mardi Gras food include French Creole cuisine, Spanish tapas, Caribbean Mardi Gras Parade and Food & Music Festival. WHERE: The parade will march through downtown Augusta. (Broad Street). The food and music festival will be at Augusta Common. (836 Reynolds St.) WHEN: Saturday, March 1. Parade begins at 1 p.m. The festival will be from 3-8 p.m. (No charge to watch the parade. Come join the fun on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in downtown Aransas Pass for the Saltwater Mardi Gras festival. This family-friendly event offers a variety of activities. Attendees can browse local vendor booths, enjoy live zydeco music, savor cuisine from food trucks, explore the kids zone, and participate in the gumb Guy Fieri is bringing America’s Largest & Most Fun Tailgate of all time to Mardi Gras World in New Orleans on Big Game Sunday, Feb 9th! Part food festival, part music festival, Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate is a FREE all-ages event that will welcome 10,000+ fans for the ultimate tailgate experience thelucaszoo. Come Mardi Gras, king cake reigns above all else. "Better than bakery's! Living and eating in New Orleans for my entire life I was a bit skeptical if I could actually pull off a king cake," writes New Orleans local and home cook Laur5270, who recommends omitting the raisins to make the recipe more traditional. Food Trucks: $75 Fee. Check-In 7:00 AM; To participate Food trucks must complete the below items before the event: Purchase a 1-Day City Food Truck Permit. Please contact the Aransas Pass Public Works department at (361) 758-3111 to secure a permit. Complete an Aransas Pass Fire Department fire inspection. Please contact the APFD at (361) 758-2086. Autumn and Cliff Huff celebrated Mardi Gras along with hundreds of other people Saturday with the Mardi Gras-themed Food Truck Festival at Mohave Trading Post (formerly Fort Mohave Treasure Mall). PCB Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival February 8-9, 2025. Food Truck Festivals of America is bringing the Annual Panama City Beach Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival back to Aaron Bessant Park! On February 8-9 from 12pm-5pm (VIP hour 11am to noon). Florida’s most popular food trucks will dish out fan favorites while the season’s top craft Step into the heart of the Tower District and be part of the Tower Mardi Gras Parade & Festival—a beloved local tradition that’s set to shine brighter than ever! This year, we’re expanding the celebration to bring our vibrant community a full day of festivities, including the iconic parade, lively music, exciting activities, and family-friendly fun. The Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival is family friendly and free to the public. It features continuous live music of various genres, a Vendor’s Village and Food Court filled with festival food favorites for this annual celebration. Lawn seating, so bring your chairs. Kingsland Kicks Off the Festivities with the K-BAY Mardi Gras Festival. The Mardi Gras magic commences in Kingsland, just fifteen minutes from downtown St. Marys, with the K-BAY Mardi Gras Festival. This two-day festival on Friday, February 28th, and Saturday, March 1st, is a must-attend event for anyone looking to celebrate Mardi Gras. Grab your krewe and get jazzy at Ballpark Village following the Soulard Bud Light Grand Parade & Celebration on Saturday, March 1st. Featuring LIVE music ALL DAY - rock out with Danger Party and DJs in every venue to get the pardi going. Eventbrite - Circle Promotions LLC presents Mardi Gras Food Truck Festival @ 4501 Almeda Food Truck Park - Sat. Feb 3rd - Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 4501 Almeda Road, Houston, TX, USA, Houston, TX. Find event and ticket information. Saturday, October 28th, 20236:00pm - 2:00AM Adult & Kids' Costume Contests Over $10,000 in Prizes! Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!! Days Hrs Min Sec Concert Information Food Truck List Drink Specials Craft Crypt Shopping Arrival & Parking Info Event Map Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!! Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 2025 - 1pm-7pm Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 2025
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