Laissez les bon temps rouler - It's Mardi Gras time, y'all! From special drinks and dishes full of flavor, live jazz serenades, themed parties, and, of course, a good ol' fashioned parade - you're in for a fun Mardi Gras in San Marcos.

 

Mardi Gras Parade

We could not be more excited to bust out our purple, gold, and green, and join the festive fun. Of course, the San Marcos Mardi Gras Parade is a can't-miss celebration. The parade is on Saturday, February 14, and begins at noon. The parade winds through San Marcos' historic districts and ends at Jack's Roadhouse. 

See the parade route here:

A map of the 2026 Mardi Gras Parade route

 

Zelicks Mardi Gras Party

Saturday, February 14 | Party starts at noon
Zelicks

Enjoy crawfish and frozen hurricanes with all-day music and festivities. 

Live music sets include:

Vinyl DJ Set from 12-2pm
T.O.N of Brass Band from 2-5pm
JD Clark Band from 5-7pm
Los Gatos 512 from 7-10pm

Mardi Gras Parade After Party

Saturday, February 14 | From 2-6pm
Industry & Gus' Parking Lot

Enjoy gumbo tastings from the gumbo cook-off, partake of drink specials, soak up live music, bring the whole family for fun and festive kids events, check out vendors, and maybe even take home some prizes! 

Jack's Mardi Gras After Party 

Saturday, February 14 | Starts at 1pm
Jack's Roadhouse

The Mardi Gras Parade begins and ends at Jack's Roadhouse - so you might as well cozy up after the route for plenty of live music, crawfish, drink specials, and more!