Who says you need to be in New Orleans to experience the wild fun of Mardi Gras? We’re bringing the party to Shipgarten with a Mardi Gras Festival on Saturday March 1st! Think beads, masks, king cake, and enough festive energy to keep the good times rolling all day long. Get ready for an unforgettable celebration filled with music, dancing, delicious food, and-of course-plenty of drinks to toast to the season!

Put on your best purple, gold, and green, grab your mask, and join us for a day of Mardi Gras fun that will have you feeling like you’re in the heart of Bourbon Street. Let the good times roll!

***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. The restaurant closes at 2 AM***

EVENT SCHEDULE:

2:00 PM Bead Toss Challenge (Try to toss Mardi Gras beads onto hooks, pegs, or into buckets from varying distances. The longest toss wins!)
3:00 PM Mask Designing
4:30 PM King Cake Contest (The slice with the hidden baby wins a $25 gift card!)
3:30 PM – 7:30 PM Live Music
8 PM – 2 AM Shipgarten After Dark ft. DJ Bianca Diamond

Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor to watch ALL big games!

ADDITIONALLY:

40+ beer & cider samples from local breweries to choose from
Photo Booth with Accessories
Great food
Hot Drinks Menu
Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along)
Outdoor Games & Activities
Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes
Kids Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts and more!

Date: March 1, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Shipgarten - 7581 Colshire Drive Tysons, VA 22102

Free Tickets Here

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