The San Leon eatery near Dickinson will host a celebration “from the bayou to the bay.” (Courtesy San Leon)
There are several events going on to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Greater Houston area. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive.
Mardi Gras Festival and Parade
The annual Mardi Gras Festival and Parade at Kingwood Town Center Park will kick off with live zydeco music, vendors, Cajun food and a gumbo cook-off followed by a community parade that starts at 2 p.m.
Join the Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe for a Mardi Gras party featuring jambalaya served all day, Voodoo beer, a bead giveaway, a costume contest, a trivia contest, a DJ and prizes.
PJ’s Coffee, a Louisiana-based coffee brand, is hosting a family bingo night and party for Mardi Gras at its Sugar Land location. Bingo will include several prizes, and the party will feature live jazz musicians.
March 1, 5-7 p.m. (bingo night); March 2, 2-5 p.m. (party)
Celebrate Mardi Gras at The Woodlands Children's Museum. (Courtesy The Woodlands Children's Museum)
Mardi Gras celebration and indoor parades
Celebrate Louisiana-style with Mardi Gras parades and meet musicians from The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Ensemble as they perform traditional New Orleans-style jazz with modern hip hop. The dance continues at the Mardi Gras Boogie Bash. Cap off the festivities with a slice of Montgomery Bakehouse king cake upon exiting.
March 4, 10:30 a.m.
$9 (admission)
4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
The San Leon eatery near Dickinson will host a celebration “from the bayou to the bay” featuring a live DJ, a Bourbon Street backdrop on its patio bar, drink deals and a special menu from the chef, which includes king cake bread pudding. Attendees are encouraged to dress up with feathers, masks and glitter.
This Katy restaurant will host a party featuring its Southern cuisine, live music and the spirit of Mardi Gras. The best-dressed guests in party gowns and tennis shoes will win prizes, and proceeds go to the education nonprofit Charlene Crossley International School.
