Cajun Cookoff
Asheville Mardi Gras parade fundraiser featuring live music and tastings from local restaurants and private chefs!
The Annual Parade · 2027
Asheville Mardi Gras Parade
Theme: The Roaring 20's
- Sunday, February 7th, 2027
- 3:05 PM
- South Slope
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Upcoming Events
What's coming up
Asheville Mardi Gras plans entertaining events year-round! Check here to find out what's coming up.
Twelfth Night Masquerade Party
Each year, deep in the heart of winter, the Mardi Gras season lights a spark as it begins in January with the Twelfth Night dance party and celebration. On this enchanted night, the King and Queen of Asheville's new Mardi Gras season will be crowned.
2027 Asheville Mardi Gras Parade – The Roaring 20s
This year's theme is the roaring 20s. Come on out and join us for some revelry!
The Queen's Ball
A post parade celebration of the Asheville Mardi Gras participants and Royals! Celebrate the completion of another successful parade.
AMG Member Picnic
Join us for the AMG Member Picnic in Spring 2027! Date, time, and location TBD. Check back for details.
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Community Photography
Straight from the street
Dinosaurs, robots, rainbow lions and a masked Jeep — a few favorite moments from past parades, captured by our community.
Who We Are
New Orleans spirit, mountain heart
Asheville Mardi Gras is an all-volunteer community-based arts and culture group made up of New Orleans ex-pats, aficionados of that culture, and … okay, some folks who just LOVE a good party!
We are a non-profit organization whose purpose is to strengthen community connections through promoting creativity, frivolity and celebration based on the traditions of New Orleans, LA.
Mardi Gras, or Carnival, is an ancient world-wide tradition of feasting and celebrating before entering a time of atonement.
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There are a lot of ways to get involved at Asheville Mardi Gras. Look around and see what suits you!
Become a member
Membership has its perks and we have membership options to fit all budgets and situations.
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Volunteer
Show up for an hour or join the executive board. We have options for any and all interests.
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Parades don't grow on trees. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations are completely tax deductible.
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