Mardi Gras Events Houston
Experience this year’s Mardi Gras Houston is celebrating! Enjoy Kingwood’s family festival, support Galveston’s youth at the Ivy Isle Gala, join the fun at The Woodlands Children’s Museum, or watch the parades from a special vantage point with the Galveston Humane Society at the Cat’s Eye View Balcony Party.
Mardi Gras Houston
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Mardi Gras Houston 2025 – Free Events
31st Annual Mardi Gras Festival and Parade
Kingwood is celebrating Mardi Gras Houston with its 31st annual festival. Enjoy a family friendly day with a parade, zydeco music, Cajun food, and the gumbo cookoff.
- When: March 1, 2025 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Where: 8 N Main St, Kingwood, TX 77339
- How Much: FREE
Sundi Gras at Thirteen
Thirteen Lounge by James Harden in Houston’s Midtown hosts “Sundi Gras,” a New Orleans-themed celebration the Sunday before Mardi Gras. The event will feature New Orleans music, food, and festivities.
- When: March 2, 2025 | 12:00 pm
- Where: 1911 Bagby St #1911, Houston, TX 77002
- How Much: FREE
HTown Mardi Gras Blockparty
The HTown Mardi Gras Blockparty in Houston offers a free, family-friendly celebration filled with New Orleans spirit. Prepare for a day of festive fun, featuring live band music, delicious food, and exciting free giveaways.
- When: March 2, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Where: 3929 Old Spanish Trl #100, Houston, TX 77021
- How Much: FREE
Fat Tuesday x 2 Step Tuesdays Bash
Prepare for an unforgettable Mardi Gras Houston celebration! This ultimate party features a delectable spread of crawfish, king cake, and beignets, alongside refreshing frozen daiquiris and hurricanes.
- When: March 4, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Where: 2118 Lamar St #100, Houston, TX 77003
- How Much: FREE
Mardi Gras: La Danse Finále
Following the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Fat Tuesday Parade, the celebration continues in downtown Galveston. MarMo is hosting the after-party with live music from local favorites Galvezton, DEM, and Come See My Dead Person.
- When: March 5, 2025 | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Where: 2121 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550
- How Much: FREE
Innovative Environments’ 18th Annual Mardi Gras Party
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Innovative Environments’ 18th annual party. Enjoy live music, Cajun food, a glitter bar, tarot readings, and dancing.
- When: March 4, 2025 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Where: 7885 Northcourt Rd #100, Houston, TX 77040
- How Much: FREE
Mardi Gras Houston 2025 – Adults Only Parties
Alzheimer’s Association Mardi Gras Memory Ball
Join the Krewe of ALZ and the Alzheimer’s Association at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott for a festive Mardi Gras Memory Ball. This fundraiser supports Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Enjoy music, dining, and auctions, all while making a difference.
- When: March 1, 2025 | 7:00 pm
- Where: 1601 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
- How Much: $175 – $25,000
Ivy Isle Foundation’s 39th Annual Mardi Gras Gala 2025
The Ivy Isle Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Phi Omega Chapter, present the 39th Annual Mardi Gras Gala. This fundraiser supports scholarships and enrichment programs for Galveston Island’s children and families.
- When: March 1, 2025 | 8:00 pm
- Where: 5600 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551
- How Much: $100
Fat Tuesday Party
A Fat Tuesday celebration offers Zydeco music, fresh crawfish, and New Orleans-inspired drink specials. Attendees can enjoy $4 Abita Purple Haze and $7 Hurricanes throughout the evening, creating a French Quarter atmosphere.
- When: March 5, 2025 | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Where: 954 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018
- How Much: Varies
Masquerade Salasa Bachata Mardi Gras Party
Chapman & Kirby is hosting a Masquerade Mardi Gras Salsa Party. Enjoy Salsa/Bachata lessons, DJ Hamza El Fantasma’s Latin beats, drink/food specials, and Mardi Gras vibes. Masks are required!
- When: March 1, 2025 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
- Where: 2118 Lamar St #100, Houston, TX 77003
- How Much: $7 – $30
Tenacé Annual Mardi Gras Parlay
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Tenacé’s Mardi Gras Parlay at Five Central, Houston. Enjoy an all-day happy hour, appetizers, drinks, and favors for $15 and make sure to wear your best Mardi Gras attire!
- When: March 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Where: 2736 Virginia St, Houston, TX 77098
- How Much: $15
Keith & Dexter Mardi Gras Day Party
Mardi Gras, a celebration of cultural freedom, brings together diverse communities in a vibrant display of music, movement, and color. This event, featuring the electrifying sounds of DJ Grayface, promises an unforgettable experience.
- When: March 9, 2025 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Where: 10001 Westheimer Rd suite 2695, Houston, TX 77042
- How Much: $11
Mardi Gras Houston 2025 – Kids Events
Mardi Gras Celebration and Parade
Image credit: The Woodlands Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum of The Woodlands celebrates Fat Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades, live music by the Woodlands Symphony Orchestra, a Boogie Bash, jester hat crafts, face painting, and King Cake.
- When: March 4, 2025 | 10:30 am & 11:30 am
- Where: 4775 W Panther Creek Dr #280, The Woodlands, TX 77381
- How Much: FREE for members | $9 per adult and child 1+ year old
Mardi Gras Houston 2025 – Family Friendly Celebrations
Mardi Gras! Galveston
Image credit: Mardi Gras! Galveston
Watch parades from balconies, dance to live music, run the 5k, or join the golf cart parade. Galveston’s Mardi Gras delivers a packed schedule of fun like the “Ticket to Ride.”
- When: February 21, 2025 – March 4, 2025
- Where: Galveston, TX 77550
- How Much: FREE for children (12 years old and younger) | $21 – $23 per adult
Doggett Ford Park Mardi Gras Southeast Texas
Experience a weekend of Mardi Gras Houston festivities at Doggett Ford Park in Southeast Texas. Enjoy multiple parades, live performances by headliners like Flo Rida and C&C Music Factory, a wide variety of food and craft vendors, and a dedicated kids’ zone with inflatables and a petting zoo.
- When: February 28, 2025 – March 2, 2025
- Where: 5115 I-10, Beaumont, TX 77705
- How Much: $5 – $45
A Cat’s Eye View Balcony Party
Image credit: Houston Humane Society
Enjoy prime Mardi Gras parade views at the Galveston Humane Society’s A Cat’s Eye View party. From the Trolley Station balcony, watch three parades, including the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux pet parade.
- When: March 2, 2025 | 12:00 pm
- Where: 2021 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550
- How Much: $40
Mardi Gras 2025 at Brennan’s
Image credit: Brennan’s of Houston
Brennan’s of Houston will celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 with authentic Creole cuisine, live entertainment, and a festive atmosphere. Reservations are highly recommended; contact the restaurant directly.
- When: March 4, 2025
- Where: 3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006
- How Much: Varies
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