Get ready to don your beads and masks because Mardi Gras is coming to Frisco next week! From lively parties to mouth-watering Cajun cuisine and jazzy tunes, this lineup of events will make you feel like you’re in the heart of New Orleans. We’ve also included a handful of events happening a bit further south for those looking to change it up. Grab your friends and family, and let the good times roll!
Where to Buy Your King Cake
First things first, no Mardi Gras celebration is complete without the King Cake. We’re short-cutting on this one and allowing our peers over at Dallasites101 to tell you the best places in the area to buy a cake with a tiny plastic baby baked inside. Hope you get the good piece!
Now, onto the festivals, parades, fun-runs, and food!
FRISCO CELEBRATIONS
Mardi Gras Festival at The Revel: Tuesday, March 4th | Get ready to let the good times roll at The Revel and Mudbugs Bar & Grill for a night you won’t forget! They’ll have live music, incredible food, and a festive atmosphere that will transport you straight to the streets of New Orleans. Come hungry because we’re serving up all the crawfish you can eat!
Savor Authentic Cajun Flavors at Tricky Fish: Tuesday, March 4 | Get ready to eat, drink, and party like you’re on Bourbon Street! Tricky Fish is bringing the heart and soul of New Orleans to The Star at Frisco with a Cajun feast you won’t want to miss. Enjoy an all-day Happy Hour featuring $5 Hurricanes and Painkillers, plus live music from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm! Read our full feature on Tricky Fish!
Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil at Rock & Brews: Wednesday, February 27 – March 4 | Rock & Brews at Grandscape will have a special Mardi Gras-themed menu and raffles all week long! On Fat Tuesday from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, bring your friends and come hungry because you won’t want to miss out on the crawfish boil! This ticketed event includes access to the party area, the crawfish boil, swag, a live DJ, and Rock & Brews’ signature Purple Rain Drops for dessert.
Mardi Crawl at The Star: Tuesday, March 4| The spirit of New Orleans meets the heart of Texas this year for the fun-filled Mardi Crawl featuring signature drinks, festive beads, live music, and exclusive Mardi Gras-themed cocktails. Grab your crew, put on your purple, green, and gold, and let’s make this Mardi Gras one to remember! Participating locations include: Tricky Fish, Snowbird Kitchen + Cocktail Lounge, La Parisienne, The Glen, The Monarch Stag, and the Frisco Omni Hotel.
Fat Tuesday at The Green Gator: Tuesday, March 4 | A tradition for 11 years, The Green Gator is ready for its favorite annual celebration! Get ready for live music, drink specials, and giveaways all night long. Laissez les bons temps rouler—let the good times roll!
7th Annual Mardi Gras Party at Legacy Hall: Sunday, March 1 | Legacy Hall is throwing the ultimate Mardi Gras party! Experience the spirit of New Orleans with fortune tellers, stilt walkers, showgirls, face painters, crawfish, and live music all day long! General admission is FREE with limited tables available on a first come, first served basis upon arrival. RSVPing helps, but doesn’t guarantee entry or seating. Want guaranteed seating for the all-day event? There are only 4 tables for 8 & VIP Bays available for purchase. Reserve yours before they sell out!
CELEBRATE FURTHER SOUTH
Party Like You Live in the OC: Sunday, March 2 | Oak Cliff is going all out with 3 ways to celebrate the Mardi Gras season. In the morning, participate in Dash for the Beads! In its 16th year, this 5k run and 1 mile is one of the largest social gatherings in Oak Cliff, raising money for children’s causes. Grab your finisher’s medal and then enjoy the 2025 Mardi Gras Block Party and Parade from 11am-8pm. The parade kicks off at 1:00 pm and will run along Davis Street from Nova (near Kessler Theater) down Davis. This must-see Oak Cliff tradition is filled with floats, music, and colorful costumes. Be sure to arrive early to grab a spot along the parade route and bring your friends and family for a festive and fun-filled afternoon.
Masquerade at Nuri Steakhouse: Tuesday, March 4 | Nuri Steakhouse in uptown Dallas is hosting its first-ever Mardi Gras Masquerade, an elevated celebration of glamour, mystery, and indulgence. Put on your festive mask and attire for an unforgettable evening on the Jade Terrace. What to expect: mystical fortune readings, Mardi Gras-themed cocktails, and a curated selection of NOLA and Asian-inspired hors d’oeuvres. Step into a night of revelry and sophistication—limited tickets available.
Dallas Crawfish Kickoff Festival: Saturday, March 8 | Grab your friends and join more than 2000 people at Dallas’ biggest crawfish event! Expect dancing, laughing, and full bellies. This event will sell out, so we suggest getting your tickets today!
Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil at Little Daisy: Tuesday, March 4 | The Thompson restaurant is hosting a celebration on the lawn with a crawfish boil and menu featuring jalapeño & cheddar hush puppies, green goddess potato salad, and classic king cake and pralines for dessert. There will also be limited-time cocktails including Cherry Sazeracs, Hand Grenades, and daiquiris.
Special Menu at Jack & Harry’s: Tuesday, March 4 | The French Quarter-inspired chophouse that opened in Snider Plaza last year is offering a menu with blue crab gumbo, oysters St. Claude, and prime, dry-aged steaks, and French onion filet. Prices are a la carte. Featured cocktails include Bourbon Street classics like the Sazerac and Hemingway Daiquiri, plus new $9 mini martinis.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
