City of Montgomery Mardi Gras Celebration

Get ready for a night of music, dancing, and festive fun at the Mardi Gras Celebration—hosted by Cultural Affairs City Events in Downtown Montgomery!

This FREE, family-friendly celebration brings the spirit of Mardi Gras to Dexter Avenue with electrifying live music from Grammy Award-winning Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band straight out of New Orleans, plus a high-energy second line down Dexter Avenue led by the Gumptown Brass.

Enjoy FREE King Cake (and good luck finding the slice with the baby for extra good luck!).

Come hungry—food trucks from across the Southeast will be on-site, including Roll Cajun, Nawlins Style Po Boys, Happi Pappi Beignets, and Slutty Vegan (out of Birmingham).

Catch the incredible entertainment stylings of Luminarts stilt walkers, fire performers, and living statues, and don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with a Louisiana Princess—don’t worry, she’ll leave the frog at home!

For kids and families, be sure to stop by The Armory for Valentine’s Day crafts and Mardi Gras mask-making to take home.

Bring your friends and family and join us downtown—Laissez les bon temps rouler!