Mardi Gras Weekend In Deadwood. The Best Party North Of New Orleans!

Don’t miss the best Mardi Gras celebration north of the Bayou! Come to Deadwood, South Dakota for a weekend full of free food, a parade, parties, themed cocktails and live music. Plus, there are special open container zones where you can roam from one Deadwood bar to the next (beer and wine only).

Schedule of Events:

Friday, February 10, 2023

5-8 P.M. • NEW! Deadwood Cajun Cocktail Crawl
Hit the saloons to find Mardi Gras-themed cocktails like the Hurricane, Sazerac, Gin Fiz and more, from 5-8pm on Friday. This event is held at a variety of locations throughout Deadwood.

8 P.M. • Free Mardi Gras Masquerade Party King & Queen Coronation
Live Music by Crawdaddio – Historic Franklin Hotel –

Saturday, February 11, 2023

2-4 P.M. • FREE Cajun Cook-off
Taste some of the finest Cajun foods in the region at this free Cajun cook-off competition. – Locations Throughout Deadwood –

7 P.M. • Deadwood’s Annual Mardi Gras Parade
Get a spot on Main Street and collect your share of thousands of sets of beads thrown during the parade. – Main Street –

Following Parade FREE Live Music by Crawdaddio – Historic Franklin Hotel

Have fun AND be safe this Mardi Gras Celebration….

Date: February 10-11, 2023

Location: Various Venue in Deadwood, SD

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