A Family-Friendly Mardi Gras Celebration Returns to Castle Park!
Saturdays & Sundays • Feb 7 – Mar 1 • 1–5 PM
Let the good times roll — Castle Park style!
This February, step into a vibrant, family-friendly Mardi Gras festival filled with music, color, dancing, and delicious limited-time treats. Every weekend brings lively mini-parades, festive décor, interactive entertainment, and plenty of opportunities for kids and parents to join the fun.
Experience bright beads, brass bands, face painting, themed photo ops, and a Bourbon Street-inspired festival area—perfect for making memories and snapping Instagram-worthy pics.
Event Highlights
🎷 Second Line Mini Parades
Our Mardi Gras celebration comes alive with energetic Second Line–style mini-parades!
Join our performers, collect beads, and dance along with live brass musicians.
Parades occur hourly throughout the event.
🎨 Face Painting
Kids can transform into festive Mardi Gras characters with themed face-painting designs.
Included with admission; line availability varies.
📸 French Quarter Festival Zone
Step into our reimagined Mardi Gras at Castle Park:
- Live DJ, brass music, and performers
- Fun, family-friendly photo opportunities
- A playful nod to the iconic NOLA celebration
🍩 Limited-Time Mardi Gras Treats
Available exclusively during the event:
Mardi Gras Funnel Cake
Classic funnel cake topped with powdered sugar, cream cheese frosting, and festive green + purple sugar sprinkles.
Mini Chocolate & Caramel Stuffed Beignets
Six warm mini beignets stuffed with chocolate and caramel, dusted in powdered sugar.
Music & Entertainment
- Live Brass Musicians energizing our mini-parades
- In-house DJ spinning upbeat tunes before and after parade moments
- A festive soundtrack that brings New Orleans spirit to Riverside
Know Before You Go
- Event Dates: Saturdays & Sundays, Feb 7 – Mar 1
- Event Hours: 1 PM – 5 PM
- Location: Castle Park, Riverside, CA
- Parade times: Hourly during the event
- Included with park admission
Add Mardi Gras to your February plans—there’s fun around every corner!