Bastrop TX Mardi Gras

01/25/2026

Due to the forecasted weather and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our community, Discover Bastrop has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Mardi Gras Ball and Festival.

Each year, our Mardi Gras celebration brings visitors, bands, vendors, and performers from across Texas and beyond, including groups traveling from Louisiana. With many of our participants on the road or preparing to travel, we felt it was important to provide clear and timely notice and to avoid putting anyone in unsafe conditions.

While we know this is incredibly disappointing, the safety of our attendees, vendors, performers, volunteers, and staff must always come first.

All Mardi Gras Ball tickets and vendor fees will be fully refunded. Refunds will be processed automatically, and no additional action is required at this time. Please allow a few business days for the refund to appear.

At this time, there are no plans to reschedule the 2026 Mardi Gras Ball or Festival. We will share any future updates if plans change.

We are deeply grateful for the enthusiasm and support that make Mardi Gras in Downtown Bastrop so special, and we look forward to celebrating together again in the future.💜💚💛

01/22/2026

🎭🎶 Mardi Gras is bringing the sounds of Louisiana to Downtown Bastrop!

Join us Saturday, January 31 for a full day of free Cajun and Zydeco music, festive vibes, and community fun on multiple stages.

🎉 The celebration begins Friday night with the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball on January 30.

👉 Click to see the full live music lineup and performance times—let the good times roll! 💜💛💚

01/14/2026

🎭✨ Join the Mardi Gras Grand Parade! ✨🎭

Local businesses, organizations, and community groups are invited to enter a float in the 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Grand Parade in Downtown Bastrop on Saturday, January 31!

🚛 Lineup begins at 4 PM at Bastrop High School
🎉 Parade rolls at 6 PM

Bring the beads, music, and Mardi Gras spirit! 💜💚💛

👉 Float details & rules: https://www.visitbastrop.com/events/festivals/bastrop-mardi-gras-festival/

01/13/2026

🎭 It’s almost time to let the good times roll in Bastrop!

Bastrop TX Mardi Gras Weekend is January 30–31, featuring the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball on Friday night and a full day of FREE festivities in historic downtown Bastrop on Saturday. From parades and live music to gumbo, vendors, and family fun, this weekend is packed from start to finish.

Check out the full schedule below and start planning your Mardi Gras weekend!

01/02/2026

It’s time to kick off 2026 Mardi Gras at Lost Pines Toyota! 💜💛💚

📆January 10th
⏰6PM - 9PM
📍Lost Pines Toyota - 806 State Hwy 71 W, Bastrop, TX 77803
🔗RSVP & More Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AGTU4cN56/?mibextid=wwXIfr

12/17/2025

🎭 Calling Bastrop Businesses!

Join the 2026 Bastrop Mardi Gras Mask Decorating Contest and be part of the Mardi Gras fun in downtown Bastrop on January 31, 2026!

Participating businesses receive a free mask to decorate, display at their location, and compete in a social media voting contest.

Spots are limited and first come, first served!

Sign up by January 5, 2026 for added exposure, foot traffic, and community bragging rights. 💜💛💚

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02/01/2025

Bastrop TX Mardi Gras is in full swing! What a beautiful and joyful day! Thank you all for being here!

01/31/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome our friends and delegates from Evangeline Parish, Louisiana to Bastrop’s Mardi Gras celebration! 🎭💜💛💚

Known for its deep Cajun roots, Evangeline Parish is a place where tradition thrives. The region is home to the Courir de Mardi Gras, a centuries-old Fat Tuesday celebration where masked riders on horseback travel the countryside, singing, dancing, and gathering ingredients for a communal gumbo. This rich heritage, passed down through generations, keeps the spirit of Cajun culture alive.

With its history, music, and warm hospitality, Evangeline Parish embodies the true spirit of joie de vivre, making them the perfect partners in bringing an authentic Cajun experience to our Texas celebration! ⚜️🎶

Welcome our collaborating partners: Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission , Boggy Bayou Festival , The Legend KVPI 107.3 FM and 1050 AM , La Tasse de Cafe' KVPI , Louisiana Folk Roots , Town Mamou

Welcome visiting Louisiana Vendors: Thomas Printing Co. , Leydon Pastries , Bespoke Hat Co , Nana's Rustic Rose Boutique, Plains Hat Co. & Commissary, Made Scents by Bri, and Cajun Eats & Sweets

Laissez les bons temps rouler, y’all! 🎶✨