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, masquerade ball, themed cocktails and live music. Plus, there are special open container zones where you can roam from one Deadwood bar to the next (beer and wine only).

Schedule of Events:

Cocktail Crawl - All Day/Evening - MUST BE 21+
Cajun themed cocktail drink specials are available at participating locations in Deadwood. Locations will be listed soon. Purchase required.

Cajun Cookoff: 2pm-4pm - 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. Locations will be announced closer to the event.
*Cookoff participants. Please contact the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce (605-578-1876) to register!

Parade: 7pm - Main Street
Enter a float in the parade, it's FREE!