Join The Fun At The 2026 Mardi Gras Parade In Texarkana

Laissez les bons temps rouler! It's almost that time of year again for the annual Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration in historic downtown Texarkana on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The 2026 Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration is presented by the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, and will take place in the entertainment district, Front Street Plaza, from 10 AM to 8 PM.

2026 Mardi Gras Festivities

Front Street Plaza Opens at 10 AM
Live Music Performances All Day on Two Stages
Live DJs Keeping the Party Jammin'
Craft Vendors
Food Trucks and Vendors
Drink Tents Available
Mardi Gras Live Contest and Games

2026 Mardi Gras Parade - Downtown Texarkana 3 PM

Mario Garcia, TSM

The Mardi Gras Parade lineup begins at 2 PM, and the parade starts at 3 PM, rolling down Broad Street. There will be lots of amazing floats, bead throwing, bands, decorated cars, and trucks. The Grand Marshall will be announced soon!

If you would like to be a vendor at this year's Mardi Gras, register here. For more information, go online here.

This one party you don't want to miss, and you don't even have to go to New Orleans to have a good time! So grab your friends and family and get ready for the 2026 Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 7, in downtown Texarkana.