Join us for Mardi Gras In The Mountains. The theme for 2025 is "Superheroes"

An event with 6 days and nights of fun, Mardi Gras In The Mountains is New Mexico's biggest party!

Schedule of Events

February 27, 2025

6:00pm-7:00pm: Pre Parade Kickoff Reception at Yesterday's Diner
Join the Krewes for music, refreshments and hors d'oeuvres as we prepare to walk the parade.

7:00pm-7:30pm: Thursday Night Parade at Main Street
The parade starts at Yesterday's Diner and ends at the Motherload Saloon. Join the walking parade from anywhere on the route as we march the...

7:30pm-8:00pm: Burning of the Wild Tchoupitoulas at Motherlode Saloon Parking Lot
Burn your worries away as the Wild Tchoupitoulas goes up in flames.

8:00pm-9:00: Party Krewe Ball at Motherlode Saloon
Music by Forest Huval & Bon Temps

9:00pm-close: Party Krewe Ball at Motherlode Saloon
Karaoke with Sweet T

February 28, 2025

2pm-4pm: Music by Forest Huval & Bon Temps at Red River Brewing Company

7:00pm-8:00pm: Drink making contest at Motherlode Saloon
A Red River favorite.
See just how crazy things can get as groups from local bars compete for bragging rights and coveted trophies.

7:00pm-8:00pm: Friday Night Ball at Bull O' The Woods
Music by Forest Huval and the Bon Temps

8:00 pm-close: Live Music at Motherlode Saloon
Music by Chris Arellano Band

8:30pm: Live Music at Bull O’ the Woods Saloon
Music by Poo Live Crew

March 1, 2025

11:30am: Music by Forest Huval & Bon Temps at Red River Ski Area

12pm: Children's Parade at Red River Ski Area Main Chalet

3pm-6pm: Live Music with Ry Taylor and Jesse Martinez at Red River Brewing Company

4:30pm: Mardi Gras Main Street Parade at Main Street from Yesterdays Diner to Jayhawk Trail

7pm: Torchlight Parade & Fireworks at The Face

6:30pm-8pm: Grand Ball, Costume Contest & Cajun Feast at Red River Conference Center
Enjoy a seafood boil, enter the costume contest and dance to Forest Huval & Bon Temps ($25 per person $10 children under 12)

8:30pm: Live Music at Bull O’ the Woods Saloon
Music by Poo Live Crew

9pm-close : Live Music at Motherload Saloon
Music by Chris Arellano Band

March 2, 2025

11:30am: Music by Forest Huval & Bon Temps at Red River Ski Area

7:00 pm-8:30 pm: Children's Ball at Red River Conference Center
Games, a costume contest and music by Forest Huval & Bon Temps

March 3, 2025

7pm: Krewe de VooDoo Ball at Bull O' the Woods Saloon
Celebrate Lundi Gras with the Krewe de VooDoo
Music by Forest Huval & Bon Temps

March 4, 2025

7pm: Fat Tuesday Krewe Deja Vu Ball at Bull O' The Woods Saloon
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Krewe Deja Vu.
Music by Forest Huval & Bon Temps

Date: February 27-March 4, 2025

Locations: Various Venues in Red River, NM

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