About this Event
Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and rich folklife of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, as Bastrop TX Mardi Gras takes center stage from February 5th - 7th, 2026. This "Cultural Exchange" event is a jubilant celebration of Cajun culture and the distinctive “Courir de Mardi Gras” customs. Welcoming our neighbors from Louisiana, local delegates and residents will join us to honor their cultural traditions, featuring music, dancing and cuisine.
Join us for an array of festivities, including a Mardi Gras Ball, a live radio broadcast from KVPI, a sizzling Gumbo Cook-Off, a spirited Mardi Gras Parade, and an infusion of authentic Cajun and Zydeco music. Delight in family-friendly fun with cultural activities for the kids and much more! Don't miss the chance to partake in this unforgettable weekend of revelry, culture, and community spirit unfolding in the heart of downtown Bastrop, Texas!
Special thanks to Evengeline Parish Tourist Commission
See our website for Bastrop TX Mardi Gras weekend festivities and details: BastropTXMardiGras.com
Festivities Saturday, Feb. 7 are FREE - in Downtown Bastrop!
Presented by: City of Bastrop TX
Thurs. 2/5- Cajun Country Farm Street Opry
Fri. 2/6- Cajun Mardi Gras Ball - (Tickets on Event Brite)
Sat. 2/7- DOWNTOWN ACTIVITIES: Live KVPI Radio Broadcast from "Gracies"; Gumbo Cook-Off benefitting Bastrop Juneteenth Celebration; Downtown Mardi Gras Parade; Street Fair and Vendor Market; Live Music Free Concert & Street Dance; Little Courirs Children's Chicken Chase; LA Folkroots Musical Instrument Petting Zoo; Riley Family Band Concert
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Main Street, Main Street, Bastrop, United States
