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 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.

GET TICKETS to the BALL!

2026 Schedule

Friday, February 13

Cocktail Crawl • All Day/Evening • Locations in Deadwood • MUST BE 21+

Cajun-themed cocktail drink specials are available to purchase at participating locations in Deadwood.

Masquerade Ball, 7-10 pm • Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center • MUST BE 21+

Cover charge $10 at the door or online. CLICK HERE for Tickets.
There will be Mardi Gras themed performances, including aerialists, fire performers, a stilt walker, a tarot card reader, and a live DJ.
“Best Dressed” contest
- 1st Place $250
  2nd Place $100
  3rd Place $50
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 to purchase at participating locations in Deadwood. 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

Cocktail Crawl Locations – Available for Purchase

Deadwood Outfitters/Tipsy Buffalo – New Orleans Sunshine
Gunslinger’s Saloon – Panty Dropper
Pam’s Purple Door – Voodoo Daiquiri
Mustang Sally’s – Copper Head
Maverick’s Steak & Cocktails – Crystal’s Cajun Martini
Wild Bill Bar – Hurricane
Saloon #10 – Beads, Booze, & Bad Decisions
Buffalo Bodega – Hurricane
Celebrity Hotel – Madras
Mineral Palace Casino & Hotel – Madame Leveau’s French Quarter
Paddy O’neill’s at Tin Lizzie – Burboun Street Royale
Deadwood Gulch – The Gulch Glow
Oyster Bay – Margarita
Rocksino – Pineapple Jalepeno Margarita w/Candied Scotch Bonnet
The Landmark Casino – Hand Gernade/Cajun Bloody Mary
The Deadwood Social Club – King Cake and Coffee Martini
The Silverado Casino – Carnival King
Deadwood Mountain Grand – Voodoo Punch
The Elk’s Club – Deadwood Bayou King
The Nugget Saloon – Prosecco Mint Julep
The Wooden Nickel – Bloody Mary
Iron Horse Inn – Strawberry Jalepeno Margarita
Deadwood Tobacco Co. – Hurricane
Bloody Nose Saloon – Purple Mask
The Bullock Hotel – Old Fashioned

Cajun Cookoff Locations – Free Samples While Supplies Last

Jacob’s Brewhouse – 79 Sherman Street
Deadwood Social Club – 657 Main Street
Maverick’s Steak & Cocktails – 688 Main Street
Buffalo Bodega – 658 Main Street
Job Corps at Celebrity Hotel – 629 Main Street
Mineral Palace Casino & Hotel – 601 Main Street
Paddy O’Neill’s at Tin Lizzie – 555 Lower Main Street
Rocksino – 685 Main Street
The Landmark Casino – 53 Sherman Street
Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort – 304 Cliff Street
Silverado Casino – 709 Main Street
Deadwood Mountain Grand – 1906 Deadwood Mountain Grand Drive
Mustang Sally’s – 634 Main Street
Oyster Bay – 626 Main Street
Bloody Nose Saloon – 647 Main Street
Badlands Brothel Bar – 610 Main Street
Iron Horse Inn – 27 Deadwood Street
The Bullock Hotel – 633 Main Street