Let the Good Times Roll, Georgia Style!
Shake off the winter blues this February with Georgia’s Mardi Gras celebrations, stretching from the coast to the mountains. Whether you’re chasing beads, catching live music, or indulging in a little German flair, there’s a parade or festival calling your name!
Where the Party’s At
K‑BAY 106.3 Mardi Gras Festival — February 6–7, Kingsland
The season kicks off in Kingsland, where historic downtown transforms into a two‑day festival that’s equal parts hometown pride and high-energy party. Streets fill with parades, live music, local food, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Bring the kids, snag some beads, and wander the charming historic district while brass bands fill the air with jazz and funk.
Krewe of Mask Parade — February 7, LaGrange
In West Georgia, the Krewe of Mask parade brings small-town streets to life with floats, beads, and doubloons. LaGrange residents line the sidewalks in costumes while local restaurants and bars keep the spirit alive well into the evening. It’s a Mardi Gras parade with Southern charm and plenty of throwback flair.
Mardi Gras Jubilee & Fat Tuesday Parade — February 15 & 17, St. Marys
A short drive up the coast lands you in St. Marys, where the Mardi Gras Jubilee on February 15 sets the mood with music, food, and community vibes. Fat Tuesday, February 17, brings the waterfront parade where floats, masks, and throws take center stage. Watching the Intracoastal Waterway sparkle in the background as beads fly feels like Mardi Gras captured in a postcard.
Fasching Festival — February 14, Helen
Up in the North Georgia mountains, Helen flips Mardi Gras into a Bavarian-style bash with Fasching on February 14. Polka bands, dancing, and costumes set the tone while tables of bratwurst, pretzels, barbecue, and German treats fuel the celebration. Guests can compete in themed table decor contests, making this festival part costume party, part foodie adventure, all set against the snowy mountain town backdrop.
From coastal streets to mountain towns, Georgia’s Mardi Gras scene is a patchwork of parades, music, and unexpected twists. Pick a festival or chase them all: there's a Mardi Gras moment waiting for every kind of reveler!
Let the good times roll all year long at gbj.com/festivals!
