Fayetteville Mardi Gras Parade is Back!
This event has already happened. It took place from March 1, 2025 to March 4, 2025. See what's coming up instead
Laissez les bon temps rouler, NWA! It’s time to dust off your masks, beads, and best purple, green, and gold gear because the Fayetteville Mardi Gras Parade is rolling through town on Saturday, March 1, 2025!
Get ready for dozens of colorful floats, local Krewes throwing beads by the handful, and a whole lot of Fat Tuesday fun as the annual Fat Saturday Parade of Fools takes over Dickson Street. Whether you’re marching, catching throws, or just soaking in the energy, this is one parade you don’t want to miss!

The Deets
📍 Where: Fayetteville Square → Block Street → Dickson Street → West Avenue
📅 When: Saturday, March 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
💲 Cost: FREE to watch!
💡 Want to join the parade? Any person, business, or group can register to be part of the fun. Sign up by Feb. 25 at fayettevillemardigras.com.
What to Expect
🎭 Mardi Gras Magic – Expect decked-out floats, festive costumes, and bead-throwing madness as the parade brings New Orleans vibes to Fayetteville.
🥳 Community & Creativity – The parade will feature floats from local businesses, non-profits, and community groups, so come out and cheer them on!
🎶 Fat Tuesday Pub & Grub Crawl (March 4) – The party doesn’t stop with the parade! On Tuesday, March 4 (5–9 PM), head to Dickson Street bars & restaurants for a Mardi Gras-themed bar crawl with live music, costume contests, and plenty of Cajun-style fun.
🙌 Want to help make it happen? Fayetteville Mardi Gras needs volunteers and sponsors. Get involved by visiting the website or emailing contact@fayettevillemardigras.com.
Stay Connected
📢 For updates & registration info:
👉 Fayetteville Mardi Gras Website
📧 Email: contact@fayettevillemardigras.com
Don’t Miss Out!
Whether you’re throwing beads, catching them, or just vibing to the music, Fayetteville Mardi Gras is the place to be! So grab your Krewe, mark your calendar, and let’s celebrate! See you on Dickson Street on March 1!
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