Beads and bling, it’s a Mardi Gras thing — and us San Antonians love a good reason to fiesta. While Tues., March 1 is the official day that Mardi Gras (aka Fat Tuesday) festivities will begin, you can expect celebrations all weekend long in the Alamo City.
From grand soirees to feast of feasts, we have you covered with some of the best happenings in SA.
🎊 Mardi Gras celebrations
- Mardi Gras River Parade | Sat., Feb. 26 | 4-6 p.m. | San Antonio River Walk | Free | Celebrate Mardi Gras, San Antonio-style — Take the entire family to the River Walk to view 10 themed floats carrying costumed performers parade down the River.
- Mardi Gras Festival at Six Flags | Now-Feb. 27, select dates | All day | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | $35+ | Dare to explore The Houngan House of Voodoo, feast on Cajun treats and drinks at the Taste of Mardi Gras Food Festival + more.
- Mardi Gras Celebration at SeaWorld | Now-Feb. 27, select dates | All day | SeaWorld San Antonio | $50+ | This New Orleans-style carnival event comes complete with live music, extravagant costumes, and Mardi Gras-infused Creole and Cajun food.
🟣 King Cake
- Nadler’s Bakery & Deli | 1621 Babcock Rd. | The Fat Tuesday Celebration isn’t complete without a cake fit for a king (or queen). Order online or by calling (210) 340-1021.
🛍️ Shop
- Mardi Gras Artisan Show | Fri., Feb. 25 | The San Antonio Riverwalk | Free | Shop 40+ handmade artisan booths including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, and beadwork.
🥘 Eats
- Mardi Gras at Clementine | Tues., March. 1 | 5-9 p.m. | Clementine, 2195 N.W. Military | Hwy. | Prices vary, RSVP | Crawfish Remoulade on Fried French Bread — Join for a New Orleans-inspired menu featuring spins on Chef John’s hometown favorites.
- Fat Tuesday at BB’s Tex-Orleans | Tues., March 1 | 5-10 p.m. | BB’s Tex-Orleans, 5423 W. Loop 1604 N. | Experience live music by Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, hurricanes, crawfish, dancing, and beads (of course).
- Fat Tuesday at Pat O’Briens | Tues., March 1 | 6 p.m. | Pat O’Briens | $75 | Enjoy aNew Orleans style buffet, premium open bar, live music + piano lounge.
🍹 Drinks
- Mardi Gras Weekend | Fri., Feb. 25 + Sat., Feb. 26 | 8 p.m. | Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham | Free before 11 p.m. | Get groovy on the dance floor with live music and drinks specials — complimentary masks + beads while they last.
- Fat Tuesday Mardi Craw | Tues., March 1 | 3 p.m. | The Rustic San Antonio | Free, RSVP | Get ready for some Mardi Gras-inspired fun with favorites like fried crawfish tails, Étouffée, frozen hurricanes + swamp thing drinks.
- Mardi Gras Happy Hour | Thurs., March 3 | 5-8 p.m. | Olympia Hills Bar and Grill | 12900 Mount Olympus, Universal City | Free | Enjoy live entertainment by Gary Garcia, drink specials + special food menu.
🎶 Music
- Mardi Gras Celebration! | Tues., March 1 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Jazz, TX, 312 Pearl Pkwy. | $25 | Celebrate Fat Tuesday with New Orleans style tunes from King William Brass Band + enjoy a full bar and dinner menu — but hurry, limited tickets available.
- Soul Sessions | Tues., March 1 | 8:30-11:30 p.m. | Pour Haus, 343 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels | Free | If you love music, experience a night of the funkiest, most soulful band in town featuring Robert Carter.
- Fasching | Sat., Feb. 26 | 7-11 p.m. | Beethoven Maennerchor, 422 Pereida St. | $15 | Celebrate Mardi Gras German-style at this annual Fasching costume party (Think: a mix of Halloween and Mardi Gras).
