The Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival

Laissez les bons temps rouler and celebrate Mardi Gras with the benevolent society of the Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya sponsored by Abita Brewing Company!

The 13th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and parade will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at City Roots Farm.

The event will feature:

-A parade to kick things off on Jim Hamilton Blvd. in the Rosewood District — lineup at 10am, starts at 11am (free & open to the public to participate — beads encouraged!)

-$5 festival entry (free for kids 12 and under) — tickets available here on Eventbrite or at the door

-Beer from BevSouth and Abita Brewing

-Food trucks + local vendors

-3 stages of local, live music all throughout the fest from 12-7pm

-Dancing, singing, and general merriment. Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll.)