The Big Easy

Mardi Gras-Themed Festival

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Little Elm Park - 701 W Eldorado Pkwy. | 4-9 p.m.

Join us for your Cajun favorites including a Mardi Gras-themed 5K and fun walk, kids fun run, crawfish boil, live music, hot air balloon glow, fun contests and programming, food trucks and vendors, shopping, fireworks, and more! This event is a fun-for-the-whole-family festival!

Activities & Programming

5k and Fun Walk

The race and walk are open to all ages.
Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a finishers medal.
Awards will be given for the best dressed female, male, and krewe (a krewe is five to 10 people).
Pick up your packet early and receive free parking!
There will be several packet pick up days. Those who pick up their packet early will receive FREE parking!

Crawfish

Enjoy two lbs. of crawfish, corn, and potatoes boiled in Louisiana spices and seasoned to perfection.
Crawfish platters will be $20. There will be limited on-site sales.
Pre-registration will close one week prior to the event.