Mardi Gras Austin | 10 Best Events for 2025

Mardi Gras Events Austin

Mardi Gras Austin is set to be lively with diverse celebrations. Some events not to miss include Mardi Gras with Big Wy’s Brass Band, featuring live music, food, and drinks. The Official Mardi Gras Bar Crawl will transform Austin streets into a festive scene. Lastly, the Mardi Gras Mambo offers crafts, drinks, and live music by The Numbers for the whole family.

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Mardi Gras Austin 2025 – Free Events

Mardi Gras Party

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Sponsored by Flor de Cana, this Mardi Gras Austin event features a gumbo cookoff, hurricane specials, mask-making activities, and a costume contest. Everything’s set for everyone to enjoy the spirit of Mardi Gras.

• When: March 1, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Where: 5012 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
• How Much: FREE

Mardi Gras with Big Wy’s Brass Band

Get ready for an afternoon of festive revelry, featuring free live music, ice-cold beer, and a delectable array of New Orleans-inspired food specials. Enjoy special menu offerings from the food trucks and celebratory drinks within the taproom, making it a complete Mardi Gras Austin experience.

• When: March 2, 2025 | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
• Where: 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744
• How Much: FREE

Bubba Coltrane’s Mardi Gras Bash

This event will feature New Orleans music, Mardi Gras beads, and a possible surprise guest. Expect a lively evening marking the end of Mardi Gras Austin!

• When: March 4, 2025 | 8:00 pm – 11:55 pm
• Where: 9112 Anderson Mill Rd suite b 100, Austin, TX 78729
• How Much: FREE

Vixens of Volstead Drag Brunch

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For a unique Sunday experience, join the Vixens of Volstead Drag Brunch. Hosted by May Magdalene, Veronica Valentine, and Mars. For Mardi Gras, sip on mimosas, Bloody Marys, and other cocktail pitchers while enjoying the show!

• When: March 2, 2025 | 12:00 pm
• Where: 1500 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
• How Much: FREE

Mardi Gras Austin 2025 – Adults Only Parties

Official Mardi Gras Bar Crawl

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Austin, prepare to transform into a slice of the French Quarter! The Mardi Gras Bar Crawl is hitting the streets, bringing the spirit of Bourbon Street to the heart of Texas.

• When: March 1, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Where: 317 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
• How Much: $16 – $20

Mardi Gras All Stars

The city will be infused with the vibrant sounds of New Orleans as the Austin Mardi Gras All Stars take the stage. This 21+ event promises a night filled with authentic New Orleans tunes and beloved Mardi Gras classics.

• When: March 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm
• Where: 2008 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
• How Much: $15

Parkside Fat Tuesday

Parkside will kick off Fat Tuesday with a special dinner event, bringing the flavors and atmosphere of New Orleans to Austin. Get ready for classic New Orleans cocktails, a selection of Cajun dishes, and a live jazz performance by Mike Sailors.

• When: March 4, 2025
• Where: 301 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
• How Much: Varies

Mardi Gras Austin 2025 – Family Friendly Celebrations

Mardi Gras Mambo

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At the Mardi Gras Mambo, be immersed in a vibrant celebration, complete with hands-on Mardi Gras crafts and a curated selection of festive beverages! Make sure not to miss The Numbers set in the evening.

• When: March 1, 2025 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Where: 10542 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748
• How Much: $10 for 1 adult & 1 child | $15 for 2 adults & 2 children | $5 per additional adult | $3 per additional child

Fat Tuesday Brawfish Boil

Scholz Garten will celebrate its annual Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil featuring crawfish by the pound, along with New Orleans-style food such as po’boys, gumbo, and red beans and rice. Make sure to enjoy giant king cake pretzels and live music from the Urban Achievers Brass Band.

• When: March 4, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Where: 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
• How Much: Varies

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Lacey Morris

Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.

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