Best Mardi Gras Parties In DFW
Mardi Gras is a great time for celebration, and everyone wants to be in New Orleans for it. The next best thing is to bring a taste of New Orleans to whereever you are. Dallas has a long history of enjoying this great celebration and has some events that have been going on for years. Whether you like a large crazy party, a nice family oriented time or a formal affair, there are places in Dallas to enjoy Mardi Gras. Here are five of the best.
Mardi Gras Texas Style
Automobile Building, Fair Park,
1010 First Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75210
(512) 371-6924
mardigrasdfw.comIt is said that everything is bigger in Texas, and this event may just prove it. On Saturday, February 20, there will be 28 bands on five stages, lots of beads flying around and all the classic Mardi Gras type drinks you would expect. The music is Texas Red Dirt and country style, all in a 90,000 square foot automobile building at the historic fairgrounds of Dallas. The event will be held regardless of the weather, and this is the 16th year for the event. They expect 10,000 people to attend. If you want a big party, this might be the ticket.
Automobile Building, Fair Park,
1010 First Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75210
(512) 371-6924
mardigrasdfw.comIt is said that everything is bigger in Texas, and this event may just prove it. On Saturday, February 20, there will be 28 bands on five stages, lots of beads flying around and all the classic Mardi Gras type drinks you would expect. The music is Texas Red Dirt and country style, all in a 90,000 square foot automobile building at the historic fairgrounds of Dallas. The event will be held regardless of the weather, and this is the 16th year for the event. They expect 10,000 people to attend. If you want a big party, this might be the ticket.
OCarnivale Masquerade Ball
1230 W. Davis St.
Dallas, Texas 75208
(214) 272-8346
mardigrasoakcliff.comOak Cliff is a historic Dallas neighborhood, and it becomes a Mardi Gras headquarters each year in early February. In 2016, the dance will be held at 7 p.m. on Febuary 6 at the Kessler Theater. Heavy cajun style food is part of the event, as well as an evening of fun, costumes and general debauchery. You may reserve a private table in the balcony, on the dance floor, or just mingle with the crowd. Just in case you still have some energy after the evening, there is a parade the next day, as well as a 1k walk or 5k fun run to benefit area children. You can have a great time here and support the neighborhood.
1230 W. Davis St.
Dallas, Texas 75208
(214) 272-8346
mardigrasoakcliff.comOak Cliff is a historic Dallas neighborhood, and it becomes a Mardi Gras headquarters each year in early February. In 2016, the dance will be held at 7 p.m. on Febuary 6 at the Kessler Theater. Heavy cajun style food is part of the event, as well as an evening of fun, costumes and general debauchery. You may reserve a private table in the balcony, on the dance floor, or just mingle with the crowd. Just in case you still have some energy after the evening, there is a parade the next day, as well as a 1k walk or 5k fun run to benefit area children. You can have a great time here and support the neighborhood.
Lake Dallas Mardi Gras
212 Main St.
Lake Dallas, Texas 75065
(940) 497-2226
www.facebook.comHere is a fun event that will make you think you are in New Orleans. Lake Dallas Mardi Gras takes place outside the Lake Dallas City Hall, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on February 9, 2016. There will be music, parades, contests and lots of Cajun food. Beads will by flying, and the music will be hopping. There is a crawfish eating contest, as well as a mask competition for children. Musicians from New Orleans will be playing authentic Mardi Gras style music, and there will be lots of dancing in the streets.Related: How to Stay Healthy While Traveling
212 Main St.
Lake Dallas, Texas 75065
(940) 497-2226
www.facebook.comHere is a fun event that will make you think you are in New Orleans. Lake Dallas Mardi Gras takes place outside the Lake Dallas City Hall, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on February 9, 2016. There will be music, parades, contests and lots of Cajun food. Beads will by flying, and the music will be hopping. There is a crawfish eating contest, as well as a mask competition for children. Musicians from New Orleans will be playing authentic Mardi Gras style music, and there will be lots of dancing in the streets.Related: How to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Dallas Mardi Gras And Festival
Dallas City Hall
1500 Marilla St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 679-2671
www.visitdallas.comHere is a good family event where you can take the children and still have a good taste of a real Mardi Gras celebration. On February 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be dancing, food and fun in front of city hall. There will be traditional Mardi Gras favorites like beignets, gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp po-boys and of course, a chance at a piece of Mardi Gras king cake. The parade begins at noon, and the festival lasts all day. It could be a great warm up for a more adult party later on in the day.
Dallas City Hall
1500 Marilla St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 679-2671
www.visitdallas.comHere is a good family event where you can take the children and still have a good taste of a real Mardi Gras celebration. On February 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be dancing, food and fun in front of city hall. There will be traditional Mardi Gras favorites like beignets, gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp po-boys and of course, a chance at a piece of Mardi Gras king cake. The parade begins at noon, and the festival lasts all day. It could be a great warm up for a more adult party later on in the day.
Krewe Of New Orleans Mardi Gras Ball
Centennial Hall in Fair Park
1001 Washington St.
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 905-9367
kreweoforleans.comThis is a high brow event and will celebrate Mardi Gras in the highest fashion with evening gowns for the ladies and tuxedos for the men. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Jan. 23 at the Centennial Hall in Fair Park. The upscale event features the best of New Orleans style buffet foods, high end liquors and a personal king cake for your enjoyment. There will be blues and dancing, and you can reserve your own private table with that special person in your life.Related: Best Bars With Infused Vodka In DFW
Centennial Hall in Fair Park
1001 Washington St.
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 905-9367
kreweoforleans.comThis is a high brow event and will celebrate Mardi Gras in the highest fashion with evening gowns for the ladies and tuxedos for the men. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Jan. 23 at the Centennial Hall in Fair Park. The upscale event features the best of New Orleans style buffet foods, high end liquors and a personal king cake for your enjoyment. There will be blues and dancing, and you can reserve your own private table with that special person in your life.Related: Best Bars With Infused Vodka In DFW
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