Your Guide to Mardi Gras Memphis-Style

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Tyra Johnson
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Memphis, it’s time to bring out your purple, green, and gold! From dazzling parades to masquerade balls, family fun days, festive tailgates, and creole restaurants, there’s something for partygoers of all ages. Happy Mardi Gras (or dare we say MEMdi Gras), mane! Oh while you're here, check out these local bakeries serving up King Cake.

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Primas Bakery & Boutique
Primas Bakery

Mardi Gras Events in Memphis

Mardi Gras In Memphis 

February 6–8, 2026

A three-day downtown celebration packed with events for everyone: 

  • Mardi Glow Bar Crawl – Friday, Feb 6 (starts ~6 PM): A lively bar hop with party buses and VIP experiences. 
  • Parade & Block Party – Saturday, Feb 7: The centerpiece event with floats, marching bands, dance troupes, art, live music, food vendors, and more — free and great for all ages. 
  • Mardi Tailgate Bowl – Sunday, Feb 8: Big game viewing plus food and drinks in a festive atmosphere at The Columns.

Mardi Gras Bash

Children’s Museum of Memphis

February 14, 2026

A family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration with mask decorating, dance parties, a mini-parade, scavenger hunts, carousel rides, and stories! It’s perfect for kids and parents alike. 

Mardi Gras Pop-Up 

Magnolia & May

Now til February 17, 2026

Not a single day event, but a month of Mardi Gras vibes at Magnolia & May with special drink offerings and festive decor. 

Alpha Omega Masquerade Ball

February 21, 2026

A Mardi Gras-themed masquerade evening with Second Line, live brass band music, New Orleans-style food, cocktails, and silent auctions. Proceeds support veteran services.

Streetdog Foundation presents Mardi Paws

Ghost River Brewery

February 21, 2026

Enjoy live music from Kaleidoscope while taking advantage of exclusive drink and food specials available with your ticket purchase. Check out the raffle baskets packed with great goodies, shop brand new Streetdog Foundation merch, and do not miss the crowd favorite costume contest. Dress your pup or yourself in your best Mardi Gras look for a chance to win.

plate of creole food
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Creole/New Orleans-style Restaurants in Memphis and the Mid-South

 

I’ll update the blog as more events and deals are announced. Check back soon!

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About the Author

Hey, I’m Tyra Johnson, writer and content creator for the I Love Memphis Blog, Memphis native, and forever city hype woman! After spending a few years away, I found my way back home and fell in love with Memphis all over again. From our culture and people to the food, music, and everything in between, this city has a way of sticking with you.

I love uncovering hidden gems while still celebrating the classics, and I’m big on storytelling and capturing the essence of a moment. You’ll usually find me with my phone in hand, documenting, recording, and snapping photos as memories are being made. Working with the blog to highlight things to do, eat, see, and experience in Memphis just makes sense because most of my favorite memories (and future ones) live right here.

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