Bastrop TX Mardi Gras - Free Downtown Festivities
Schedule
Sat Feb 01 2025 at 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Downtown Bastrop, TX | Bastrop, TX
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Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and rich folklife of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, as Bastrop TX Mardi Gras takes center stage on January 31st and February 1st, 2025. This second annual “Cultural Exchange” event is a joyous celebration of Cajun culture, highlighting the distinctive “Courir de Mardi Gras” customs. Welcoming our neighbors from Louisiana, local delegates, and residents will come together to honor these cherished traditions with music, dancing, and delicious Cajun cuisine.Join us for an exciting array of festivities, including a Mardi Gras Ball, a live radio broadcast from KVPI, a sizzling Gumbo Cook-Off, a lively Mardi Gras Parade, and a vibrant mix of authentic Cajun and Zydeco music. Families will enjoy kid-friendly cultural activities and so much more! Don’t miss the chance to experience an unforgettable weekend of revelry, culture, and community spirit, all unfolding in the heart of Downtown Bastrop, Texas!
Special thanks to the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission.
See our website for complete Bastrop TX Mardi Gras weekend festivities and details: https://linktr.ee/bastroptxmardigras
Festivities on Saturday, Feb. 1, in Downtown Bastrop are FREE!
Saturday Schedule of Activities:
► 8:30am-11:00am - Live KVPI Radio Broadcast from "Gracies"
► Starting 10:00am - Downtown Mardi Gras Parade
► 10:00am-5pm - Street Fair and Vendor Market
► 11:30am-7pm - Live Music Free Concert & Street Dance
► Starting at 12:00pm - Gumbo Cook-Off benefiting Bastrop Juneteenth
► 12:00pm-3:00pm – LA Folkroots Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
► 1:00pm - Children's Chicken Chase
► 2:30pm-3:15pm –Riley & Family Cajun Music History Concert
Presented by: City of Bastrop TX
Fri. 1/31 - Events
► Mardi Gras Ball: www.facebook.com/events/3953712554909480
Sat. 2/1- Events
► Gumbo Cook-Off: www.facebook.com/events/1841443716640436
► Free Concert & Street Dance: www.facebook.com/events/1141810317295545
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Where is it happening?
Downtown Bastrop, TX, 1002 Main St, Bastrop, TX 78602-3217, United States,Bastrop, TexasEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
