Mardi Gras in North Texas is full of color, chaos and Cajun flavor. Whether you’re catching beads with friends, sampling spicy eats or just looking for a fun outing, there’s something for everyone.

From puppy parades and mask-making to quirky offbeat parties, this year’s celebrations promise fun, flavor and a little bit of mischief.

Cupid’s Carnival

Feb. 13–17 | Voodoo Brewing Co., Prosper

Celebrate Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day at Cupid’s Carnival with drinks, music and a festive atmosphere at Voodoo Brewing Co. The multi-day event runs each evening, inviting guests to let the good times roll and enjoy a lively celebration with friends.

Legacy Food Hall Mardi Gras Party

Feb. 15 | Legacy Food Hall, Plano

Legacy Food Hall hosts a free, all-day Mardi Gras celebration featuring live brass bands, stilt walkers, showgirls, face painters, fortune tellers and festive photo ops. Guests can also enjoy New Orleans–inspired food and drink specials, including hurricanes, crawfish and shrimp po’ boys and themed desserts.

Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras Dog Parade

Feb 15. | Downtown McKinney

Downtown McKinney fills with pirate pups and nautical flair during the 24th annual Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras dog parade and festival. This year’s sea-inspired theme invites dogs and their humans to dress in their best pirate, sailor and ocean-themed costumes for a family-friendly afternoon.

Mardi Gras at The Village

Feb. 14 | The Village, Dallas

The Village transforms into Bourbon Street with a 500-pound crawfish boil, live music and street performers. This open-container event lets guests sip and celebrate while strolling the festive area. Admission is free, with optional pre-purchase available for Hurricane King or Bourbon VIP ticket packages.

Mardi Gras Masquerade

Feb. 14 | Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco

Rollertown swaps Valentine’s clichés for a high-energy Mardi Gras party packed with New Orleans spirit. Three live brass bands take the stage throughout the day, bringing second-line rhythms and dance-floor vibes, while Fat Boi Cupid, a special beer release, makes its debut. Hurricanes, frozen daiquiris and plenty of Rollertown brews keep the celebration going with zero romance required.

2026 Mardi Gras Festival

Feb. 15 | Davis Street, Oak Cliff

Celebrate the largest Mardi Gras event in North Texas at this annual Oak Cliff tradition. The parade steps off at 1 p.m. from the Kessler Theater and rolls along Davis Street, featuring live music, colorful floats, dance groups, festive costumes and plenty of beads. Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot along the route.

Legacy West 5th Annual Fat Tuesday Parade

Feb. 17 | Legacy West, Plano

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Legacy West’s 5th Annual Fat Tuesday Parade, led by the Townview Big D Band. Festivities kick off with a pre-parade block party near Nike featuring beads, DJ entertainment and face painting. The parade begins at Worth Street and Windrose Avenue, traveling down Windrose with a high-energy finale at Legacy Hall’s Box Garden. 

Ida Claire Mardi Gras Celebration

Feb. 17 | Ida Claire, Addison

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with an all-day New Orleans–inspired party at Ida Claire. The menu features Mardi Gras favorites like gumbo, red beans and rice, boudin balls, seafood platters and king cake, alongside $8 classic cocktails including hurricanes, sazeracs and daiquiris. Live music, festive throws and a little lagniappe for those who find the baby add to the laissez les bon temps rouler spirit.

Fish City Grill & Half Shells Fat Tuesday Celebration

Feb. 17 | Fish City Grill & Half Shells, Multiple Locations

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Cajun specials, festive beads and a lively Mardi Gras atmosphere at Fish City Grill and Half Shells. Guests can enjoy all-day happy hour and menu highlights like crispy calamari, double smash bacon cheeseburgers and oysters, with live music and DJs.

The Big Easy

Feb. 28 | Little Elm

Celebrate the 12th annual Big Easy in Little Elm with a full evening of Cajun favorites and Mardi Gras fun. Enjoy live music from SPAZMATICS, a crawfish boil, a Mardi Gras-themed 5K and kids’ 1K, contests, food trucks, vendors and a hot air balloon glow from 5–9 PM.

Mardi Crawl

Mar. 4 | 6–9 PM | The Star, Frisco

Celebrate Mardi Gras Texas-style at The Star with the Mardi Crawl, featuring live music, festive beads and exclusive themed cocktails. Admission is free; food and drink prices vary by location. Participating spots include Tricky Fish, The Monarch Stag, Snowbird Kitchen + Cocktail Lounge, La Parisienne, The Glen and the Frisco Omni Hotel, each offering specialty drinks and fun activations like jazz bands, cigar rolling, tarot readings, temporary tattoos and a photo booth.

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