Mardi Gras Weekend in Deadwood. The best party North of New Orleans!
February 13, 2026 - February 14, 2026 
Mardi Gras 2026
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, a masquerade ball, 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).
For more info on any events, call the Deadwood Chamber at 1-800-999-1876. And don’t wait, Book Your Room today! This is one of our most popular parties.
*Tenative 2026 Schedule – Subject to Change*
Friday, February 13
Cocktail Crawl • All Day/Evening • Locations in Deadwood • MUST BE 21+
Cajun-themed cocktail drink specials are available at participating locations in Deadwood.
Free Masquerade Ball, 7-10 pm • Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center • MUST BE 21+
- FREE!
- There will be Mardi Gras themed performances, including aerialists, fire performers, a stilt walker, a tarot card reader, a live DJ, and a charcuterie table!
- “Best Dressed” contest
- 1st Place $250
2nd Place $100
3rd Place $50
- 1st Place $250
- There will also be a drawing every 30 minutes for a $25 gift card!
Saturday, February 14
Cocktail Crawl • All Day/Evening • MUST BE 21+
- Cajun-themed cocktail drink specials are available at participating locations in Deadwood. Purchase required. More info coming soon!
Cajun Cookoff: 2 pm-4 pm • Locations in Deadwood • MUST BE 21+ for some locations
- Sample Cajun delicacies created by Deadwood’s chefs. Sampling is free! Donate to a local charity by voting for your favorite “People’s Choice” dishes with your dollars.
- *Cookoff participants. Please contact the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce (605-578-1876) to register!
Parade: 7 pm • Main Street
- Enter a float in the parade, it’s FREE! – Call the Chamber at (605) 578-1876
Transportation is available within city limits via the Deadwood Trolley. Several cab companies are also options:
- Northern Hills Taxi: (605) 717-1717
- A Black Hills Taxi: (605) 920-8722
- Black Hills Grab-A-Cab: (605) 269-1515
- Deadwood Cab Company: (605) 717-2000
- Dakota Shuttle: (605) 920-8722
- Giddy-Up and Go Shuttle: (605) 484-6592
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
This event is sponsored in part by Do Deadwood Properties. CLICK HERE to book your stay.
