Georgia's Mardi Gras Festivals

You don't need to go to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. Head to Georgia, where towns around the state celebrate the annual time of overindulgence Georgia-style.

Tybee Island

Mardi Gras Tybee

Celebrate Mardi Gras Tybee Island-style with a street party at the intersection of Tybrisa Street and Strand Avenue. There will be street performances, Cajun-style food, and plenty of fun for everyone. The annual parade fills the streets with floats, beads, and marching bands.

Helen

Photo Credit: Gainesville Times

Celebrate Mardi Gras Bavarian-style this year at the Fasching - German-style Mardi Gras on Feb. 15, 2025. A night of dancing to live music at the Festhalle is planned from 6-11 p.m.

Kingsland

Downtown Kingsland hosts a family-friendly Mardi Gras Festival on Feb. 28-March 1, 2025. Enjoy a Friday night concert, and a parade, artisan shopping, music, and festival food on Saturday.

Flavors of Mardi Gras

The festivals aren't the only influence New Orleans has on Georgia. Discover Bayou-influenced flavors at Huey's on the River in Savannah, Po'Boy Shop in Decatur, and Gumbeaux's Cajun Cafe in Douglasville, to name a few restaurants serving Cajun favorites in Georgia.