READ MORE: 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for Lafayette, Louisiana and the Acadiana Area. But one of the biggest draws of the Mardi Gras Festival is the live music. And the J&J Exterminating Main Stage will be chocked full of great local and regional acts. Start off Mardi Gras with a sunrise show at Tipitina’s featuring Big Chief Juan Pardo & the Golden Comanches, augmented by guitarist Billy Iuso. The music starts at 5:15 a.m. and admission is free. Friday, Feb. 28 – Tuesday, March 4 – Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette – Cajun Field, Lafayette.Carnival rides and games, live music, food vendors, and parades roll through the festival Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. The Mystic Krewe of Music 6:00pm view map ; Tuesday Mar 4 2025 Mardi Gras . Metairie; Mardi Gras! Galveston is delighted to announce the distinguished recipients of the prestigious George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award: Mike Doherty and Kenneth Shelton. These two lifelong residents of Galveston Island will be honored at an awards ceremony on Friday, February 21, 5:30 PM, as part of the kick-off to Mardi Gras festivities. 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 Mardi Gras Parade & Festival. Next date: Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | 03:00 PM to 09:00 PM. Experience a grand celebration with food, drink, music, and a parade featuring over 50 unique, colorful floats. Please no pets, no coolers. The event is from 3-9:00 pm. The parade begins at 7:00 pm along Douglas Avenue, from Beltrees to Skinner. Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras concerts are included with regular park admission to Universal Studios Florida. Concerts are held on the parks’ Music Plaza Stage, near Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Enjoy live music from Mission Delirium, dinner specials, gumbo, king cake, Mardi Gras drinks, beads and expedited entry to the 8 p.m. party, with reservations starting at 5:30 p.m. at the onsite Leading up to Mardi Gras Day on March 4, nine parades will light up Baton Rouge, complete with festive floats, energetic marching bands, live music, dancing and more. Enjoy Mardi Gras at Dauphine’s on March 1 from 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Mardi Gras is about music, parades, picnics, floats and so much excitement. It’s one big holiday in New Orleans and we hope to bring a taste of that to you here in D.C. Ticket includes open bar, delicious food, live entertainment, and plenty of King Cakes and beignets! Mar 01, 2025, 8:30 PM – Mar 02, 2025, 12:00 AM. Traditional horse and trailer Mardi Gras Parade . Share. Load More. CONTACT US. First Name * Last Name * Email The Biggest Little Mardi Gras Celebration - located right here in Waxahachie! Parade at 11am (rain or shine) followed by live music, food, and drink specials in the participating downtown establishments. Come see your favorite krewe! 70 Songs For Your Mardi Gras Playlist. Traditional Mardi Gras Classics. Mardi Gras Mambo by The Hawketts The ultimate Mardi Gras anthem. Go to the Mardi Gras by Professor Longhair A quintessential New Orleans piano-driven classic. Second Line (Part 1) by Stop, Inc. Perfect for parades and dancing. Big Chief by Professor Longhair Mardi Gras songs pulse with the energy and spirit of celebration, making them essential to the vibrant festivities in New Orleans.Classic tracks like "Go to the Mardi Gras" by Professor Longhair and "Carnival Time" by Al Johnson set the tone for the season. Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” falls on March 4, 2025, and some of Austin’s favorite bars, restaurants and venues are gearing up for a series of vibrant celebrations all over the city. 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. During Mardi Gras celebrations, you'll hear a whole mish-mash of party music and other genres. For this Mardi Gras playlist, we've focused mainly on brass bands, rhythm and blues, jazz, and zydeco in order to capture the traditional sounds of the Bourbon Street festivities. Featuring live Zydeco music, a parade, 5000+ bead throws, DJ’s, roaming entertainment, specialty food, vendors, and dancing. The annual LONG BEACH MARDI GRAS at Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor returns on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Parade at 2:30pm! This year, the Mardi Gras will be honoring our King Austin Metoyer. Here's the schedule for Eunice: The 3rd Annual Zyde Gras returns to St. Landry Courthouse Square on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 2:00 PM TO 5:00 PM. This year’s celebration will feature Keith
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