Get ready for one of the most festive events of the season — the Port Aransas Mardi Gras Parade returns February 17, 2026! Locals and visitors are invited to decorate their golf carts, Jeeps, and creative rides for this colorful coastal celebration. Lineup begins at 4:00 PM at The Gaff, and the parade rolls out at 5:00 PM through the heart of Port A. After the parade, stick around for live music and Mardi Gras fun!
Parade Lineup & Start Time
📍 Lineup Location: The Gaff
🕓 Lineup Begins: 4:00 PM
🎉 Parade Starts: 5:00 PM
🚙 All decorated golf carts, Jeeps, trucks, and creative rides welcome!
Bring your beads, your purple, green, and gold, and your Port A spirit!
Port Aransas Mardi Gras Parade Route
The parade begins at The Gaff and follows this festive downtown route:
Left on Station Street
Right on Avenue C
Right on Alister Street
Right on Cotter Avenue
Right on Station Street
Right on Beach Street
Ends back at The Gaff
Expect plenty of spectators lining the streets and lots of coastal Mardi Gras energy throughout downtown Port Aransas.
Live Music After the Parade
Keep the celebration going after the parade with live performances from:
Boudreaux & Pousson @ The Gaff
Fat Tuesday w/ John Elijah @Shorty’s
The party continues immediately following the parade. Enjoy live music, dancing, and a true Port A Mardi Gras atmosphere.
Port Aransas Mardi Gras Parade FAQs
What time does the Port Aransas Mardi Gras Parade start? Lineup begins at 4:00 PM on February 17, 2026, and the parade starts at 5:00 PM.
Where does the parade start? The parade begins and ends at The Gaff in Port Aransas.
Can anyone participate in the parade? Yes! Decorated golf carts, Jeeps, trucks, and creative rides are welcome to join the lineup.
