Deadwood Mardi Gras

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, and live music.
Plus, there are special open container zones where you can roam from one Deadwood bar to the next. Event Schedule All Events are FREE!
March 1
6 pm Costume Stroll on Main Street - register at the Franklin Hotel! 8 pm Mardi Gras & Masquerade Party - at the Franklin Hotel! King & Queen Coronation and Mardi Gras costume contest, with over $2,000 in cash and prizes 9 pm Live Zydeco Music by Curley Taylor at the Franklin Hotel
March 2
1 pm -4 pm Taste some of the finest Cajun foods in the region at this free Cajun food cook-off competition. This public tasting will be at locations throughout Deadwood. 7 pm Deadwood's Annual Mardi Gras Parade! Get a spot on Main Street and collect your share of over 100,000 sets of beads thrown during the parade. 9 pm Live music by Curley Taylor at the Franklin Hotel