2026 Gaslamp Mardi Gras + Cupid Bar Crawl + Lunar New Year Celebrations!

This February 13, 14 & 17, 2026, (1) Galentine's Day (2) Valentine's Day (3) Mardi Gras and (4) Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse coincide to ignite a quadruple holiday celebration in DTSD - Downtown San Diego!

Round up your krewe and partner-in-party to celebrate LOVE, LUCK & LAGNIAPPE (that special "little extra" New Orleans magic)! Come for the beads, booze, baes, romance and lunar zodiac. Stay for the world class dining and nightlife along the famous Fifth Avenue.

From the French Quarter to Gaslamp Quarter, experience 3 fun-filled nights with our unique SoCal spin.

Starting at just $29, SINdulge in...

💜 Free entry to Gaslamp's Top 20 Bars, Clubs & Restaurants

❤️ 10+ Welcome Shots

💜 50+ Sweetheart Deals on Drink & Dining

❤️ Play & Stay Hotel Rates

💜 $12 Parking with Free Overnight Option for your Horsepower Ride

❤️ $400+ worth of adult treats to satisfy the insatiable hunger and thirsts of the triple holiday fusion

💜 A visitor-friendly + explore at your own pace experience all planned out (so all you have to do is show up)

✨ MEET YOUR HOSTS ✨

ENJOY FREE ACCESS AND SINDULGENCES AT:

1. AMERICAN JUNKIE* (Host of Opening Party)
2. ANDAZ HOTEL ROOFTOP
3. BANG ON 5TH (Vibey Nightclub + Bar)
4. CASABLANCA (Hookah)
5. CIELO ROOFTOP (Gaslamp's Instagrammable Rooftop Bar)
6. DOUBLE DEUCE (Mechanical Bull)
7. EL AFTER SOCIAL CLUB (Latin Club)
8. FAT TUESDAY (Worls Famous Slushies)
9. GARAGE KITCHEN & BAR (Regular + Reverse Happy Hour 51% Off)
10. GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY (Gaslamp's 80s Disco Inferno)
11. GREYSTONE STEAK & LOUNGE (Winner of Best Steakhouse)
12. KARINA’S (Mexican / Seafood / Reggaeton)
13. MOXY HOTEL BAR* (Hotel + Bar with games & hidden speakeasy)
14. MR. TEMPO CANTINA (Mexican Bar)
15. MR. TEMPO SPORTS BAR (Mexican Nightclub) free entry before 10pm
16. MYST LOUNGE (Hookah)
17. OMERTA LOUNGE AND NIGHTCLUB (DJ and Hookah)
18. ONYX (Reggaeton / House / Hip-Hop)
19. PHANTOM LOUNGE (Hookah and Hip Hop)
20. SMOKIN J'S BBQ (BBQ Restaurant)
21. STAR BAR (Gaslamp's Oldest Dive Bar with Pool Tables)
22. TIME OUT (Sports Bar)
23. TORO (Nightclub)
24. TOXICA CANTINA (Gaslamp's Newest + Sexiest Sports Bar)
25. TRAILER PARK AFTER DARK (Unique Underground Trailer Bar)
26. UNION KITCHEN & TAP GASLAMP (Bar + Restaurant)
27. VIN DE SYRAH (Wine & Cocktail Bar)
28. VYBZ NIGHTCLUB (Dance Music)
29. WHISKEY GIRL (Live Music and DJ)

ENJOY A HOSTED WELCOME SHOT (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY) ON PARTICIPATING NIGHTS AT:

1. AMERICAN JUNKIE* before 10 PM
2. DOUBLE DEUCE* before 10 PM
3. ONYX* before 10 PM
4. VYBZ NIGHTCLUB* before 10 PM
5. EL AFTER SOCIAL CLUB* before 11 PM
6. STAR BAR* before 11 PM
7. BANG ON 5TH* before 11PM
8. SEVILLA NIGHTCLUB* before 11 PM
9. OMERTA LOUNGE AND NIGHTCLUB* before 11 PM
10. WHISKEY GIRL* before 11:30 PM
11. PHANTOM LOUNGE* before 1:30 AM
12. KARINAS* before 1:30 AM
13. VIN DE SYRAH* before 1:30 AM
14. MOXY HOTEL BAR* before 1:30 AM

ENJOY A WELCOME SHOT WITH PURCHASE AT:

1. SMOKIN J’S before 9 PM
2. TORO NIGHTCLUB* before 10 PM
3. TRAILER PARK AFTER DARK 9:30 PM - 10 PM
4. GARAGE before 11 PM
5. MR. TEMPO CANTINA before 1:30 AM
6. MYST LOUNGE before 1:30 AM
7. UNION KITCHEN & TAP GASLAMP before 1:30 AM
8. CASABLANCA before 1:30 AM

TERMS:

​This is a 21+ event. Please bring a valid ID for admission.

Free Entry + Hosted Drinks are subject to cut-off times, capacity​, and sobriety.

Welcome shots are bartenders' choice.

Participating venues & offers are subject to change.

Get your tickets to the ULTIMATE February celebration NOW!

✨ DATES ✨

Fri. Feb 13, 2026 | 6 PM - 2 AM (Mardi Gras + Galentine's Day)

Sat. Feb 14, 2026 | 6 PM - 2 AM (Mardi Gras + Valentine's Day)

Tues. Feb 17, 2026 | 6 PM - 2 AM (Fat Tuesday + Chinese New Year)

Pass Pick-up Hours: 6 PM - 8:30 PM (pre-pickup available, check FAQ)

✨ KICKOFF LOCATION ✨

American Junkie SD

628 Fifth Ave (Between G & Market St)

San Diego, CA 92101

All presenting venues are along the famous Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter and are within walking distance from each other and the Gaslamp Quarter/5th Avenue trolley stations.

This is a 21+ event.

✨ TICKET BENEFITS ✨

💜 FREE entries to Gaslamp Quarter's Top 20+ Premier Venues (all within walking distance

💛 Overnight parking with a special $12 Flat Rate for 12 Hours at ACE Parking Structure on 707 Broadway (e.g. enter at 7pm exit at 7am)

💚 20+ FREE entries to Gaslamp Quarter's Premier Venues (all within walking distance along the famous 5th Avenue)

💜 10+ Hosted Welcome Shots (bartenders’ choice and unconditional)

💛 Exclusive Opening Party at American Junkie

💚 Parties at Parq, Vin De Syrah and Good Night John Boy

💜 Killer Dining + Drink Deals

💛 Keepsake Mardi Gras Nightlife Passport with Treat Guide By Time

💚 Festival map with themed routes

💜 Hop at your own pace and stay at each bar for as long as you desire

💛 Live entertainment, live music, DJ, dancing, face painting, and more!

💚 Exclusive Play & Stay hotel rates at Moxy and Margaritaville

💜 Plus, more party perks totaling more than $400 in value. It's a #NoBrainer!

✨ WHY GASLAMP MARDI GRAS + CUPID BAR CRAWL?✨

• The largest QUADRUPLE CELEBRATION for Mardi Gras, Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day and Lunar New Year!

• All premier venues: Only Gaslamp's top bars, rooftops, lounges & nightclubs participate

• Ultimate flexibility: Hop at your own pace

• For every 8 tickets purchased you receive 1 FREE TICKET!

• Each purchase comes with a map and exclusive hour-to-hour treat guide.

✨ WHAT TO WEAR ✨

Three vibes. Mix or choose one.

🏹💗 Cupid / Valentine’s

Red, pink, white (or sexy all-black with a pop of red), hearts, lace, glitter, flirty fits.

🎭 Mardi Gras Carnival

Purple, green, gold, beads, masks, sequins, bold festival glam.

🧧 Lunar New Year - Year of the Horse

Red & gold, sleek powerful looks, horse details, shimmering accents.

✨ CONTACT US ✨

SPONSORSHIP & GROUP SALES INQUIRY

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, volunteering at this event, or purchasing discounted group tickets, please contact us today.

Address: 835 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Feel free to contact us if you have questions, comments, or concerns!

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