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Celebrate Cajun Culture at Bastrop, TX Mardi Gras! Join us the first Saturday of February for our annual "Cultural Exchange," honoring Evangeline Parish's vibrant traditions. Experience the "Courir de Mardi Gras" with a Mardi Gras Ball, live KVPI radio broadcast, exciting Gumbo Cook-Off, and lively parade. Enjoy authentic Cajun and Zydeco music, family-friendly activities, and more! Don’t The festival will feature a Mardi Gras Parade, where locals and visitors alike can join in the revelry, don traditional costumes, and embrace the rich traditions of Cajun culture. In a family-friendly atmosphere, the spirit of celebration comes alive with the presence of Evangeline Parish “Courir de Mardi Gras” delegates and residents in attendance. Embrace the joyous atmosphere, colorful Gracie’s in downtown Bastrop will host the Salute to Fred’s Lounge, featuring Cajun vibes and lively music, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will be broadcast on KVPI-AM Radio, so arrive early for all the fun. MARDI GRAS PARADE - February 1. For many, Mardi Gras parades are the best part of the festivities. Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Mardi Gras King & Queen Coronation Dance on Tuesday, January 28th, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Bastrop Convention Center! Doors open at 5:30 PM. Enjoy live music by The Kitchen Pickers Band, delicious Cajun food, thrilling raffle prizes, and the royal coronation of our King and Queen, who will Don’t miss the chance to experience an unforgettable weekend of revelry, culture, and community spirit, all unfolding in the heart of Downtown Bastrop, Texas! Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and rich folklife of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, as Bastrop TX Mardi Gras takes center stage on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2025. Wrapping up Bastrop’s Mardi Gras festivities is a free Fat Tuesday celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 13. Held at Calvary Episcopal Church, the third annual party will start with a parade down Main Street, followed by a performance featuring the Jason McKenzie Jazz Quartet and pancakes for everyone! Event in Bastrop, TX by Gravity District on Saturday, February 1 2025. Kick off Mardi Gras events with a fabulous parade! It starts at 10am and winds from Fisherman Park around the Main Street area. Bastrop TX Mardi Gras is an annual event that brings Cajun culture to the heart of Texas. Here’s the schedule of events. Friday, Jan. 31. The Cajun Mardi Gras Ball kicks off the festivities on Friday at 7 p.m. The ball will feature Cajun flair, music, culture and a night of dancing. Saturday, Feb. 1 Get ready to experience the vibrant traditions and folklife of ‘Courir de Mardi Gras’ like never before as Bastrop TX Mardi Gras festival makes its grand debut from Feb. 1-3, 2024. This inaugural ‘Cultural Exchange’ event promises to be a celebration of the unique Mardi Gras traditions of Evangeline Parish in Louisiana’s ‘Cajun BASTROP, Texas — Bastrop is letting the good times roll this weekend with their second annual Mardi Gras festival. Bastrop is set to have a Mardi Gras parade at 10 a.m. with floats and beads Get ready for an unforgettable night of Cajun flair, music, and culture in Bastrop, Texas. Welcome The Nash Hernandez Orchestra and Jean-Pierre and the Zydeco Angels for bringing the spirit of Mardi Gras. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the evening kicks off at 7 p.m. with Cajun-flavored hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and plenty of dancing! mardi gras ball & free festivities for the whole family! - jan. 31st & feb. 1st, 2025 Join us at Calvary Episcopal Church's Parish Hall, located at 1028 Main Street, after the Bastrop Mardi Gras Parade! From 11 am to 1 pm (or while supplies last), enjoy complimentary King Cake and cider as we continue the festive spirit. Join us for 'A Salute to Fred’s Lounge,' an homage to the iconic Mamou watering hole! Experience the spirit of this legendary bar right on our doorstep, as the renowned radio station KVPI broadcasts live from Downtown Bastrop. Enjoy authentic Cajun vibes, lively tunes, and a celebration that brings the heart of Mamou's Fred’s Lounge to life! Get ready to groove at the festival's main stage, where the infectious rhythms of lively Cajun and Zydeco music will set the scene for spontaneous street dancing. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tunes that promise to create a festive "fais do do" atmosphere, complete with the mesmerizing melodies of accordions & the pulsating energy of Zydeco beats. The lineup guarantees an unforgettable Saturday's activities will feature a Gumbo Cook-Off competition organized by and benefiting Bastrop Juneteeth Parade and Celebration 2025, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. The Bastrop Juneteenth Committee helps us to honor this legacy through community events that promote social change, education, and mardi gras ball & free festivities for the whole family! - jan. 31st & feb. 1st, 2025 Bastrop 2025 Mardi Gras - Mardi Gras Ball & Mardi Gras Parade. MENU CLOSE Weddings upcoming-events. Go Bastrop Savings. Go Bastrop Savings Partners. Submit RFP. Runs will begin at 1:00pm. 5 runs divided by age groups (3-4), (5-6), (7-8), (9-10), (11-12) Experience the thrill of Courir de Mardi Gras with a special treat for our little revelers – the Kid's Chicken Chase! Let your children join in the laughter and excitement as they playfully chase chickens, creating cheri Party event in Bastrop, TX by Bastrop TX Mardi Gras on Friday, January 31 2025 with 247 people interested and 27 people going. Bastrop TX Mardi Gras: www.facebook
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