Mardi Gras

Let loose, dance and indulge at carnival celebrations ranging from bar crawls bumping with music from the best DJs to more traditional festivities with feather-adorned dancers in samba shows, performances of the Brazilian martial-arts dance form capoeira, caipirinhas and more.

Mardi Gras at SeaWorld San Diego

When: Jan. 24 - Feb. 22 2026
Grab your beads and celebrate this New Orleans-style carnival event complete with live music, extravagant costumes, and Mardi Gras-infused Creole and Cajun food favorites. "Laissez le bon temps rouler!"

Gaslamp Mardi Gras

When: Feb. 13, 14 & 17 2026
Pack your gold beads, press your purple cape and round up your KREWE for combined celebrations in downtown San Diego, California!