The Big Easy in Little Elm

The Big Easy in Little Elm is BACK for its 12th year on February 28, 2026, from 5-9 p.m.! Join us for your Cajun favorites including:

⚜️ Live music from SPAZMATICS

⚜️ Crawfish boil

⚜️A Mardi Gras-themed 5K and fun walk

⚜️ Kids 1K fun run

⚜️ Fun contests and programming

⚜️ Hot Air Balloon glow

⚜️ Food trucks and vendors

⚜️ Shopping

Participate in our themed contest:

🏆 King cake eating contest

🏆Mardi Gras costume contest-Awards will be given for the best dressed female, male, and krewe (a krewe is five to 10 people)

Race Information:

👣 The race and walk are open to all ages

👣 Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a finishers medal

The Race:
Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a finishers medal and awards will be given for the best dressed female, male, and krewe (a krewe is five to 10 people).

Purchase your race ticket today:

https://runsignup.com/bigeasylittleelm

Crawfish:
Two lbs. of crawfish, corn, and potatoes boiled in Louisiana spices and seasoned to perfection! Pre-sales will end on Wednesday, February 25, at 11:59 p.m. There will be limited on-site sales.

Parking:
Parking passes will be $10 and available for pre-purchase or on-site. Parking will be free for those who show their race bib.

Big Easy website: https://lakefrontlittleelm.com/the-big-easy-in-little-elm/

*There are no refunds for this event.

**This event is rain or shine.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

701 W Eldorado Pkwy, 701 West Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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