Mardi Gras & Easter Celebration

Returning 2025

Mardi Gras comes to Riverside with Castle Park’s unique take on New Orleans’ favorite festival. Let the good times roll with seasonal treats and fun activities for the whole family, including our all-new live show – Celebration! Meet King Duke, sample the Flavors of Mardi Gras and enjoy FREE arts & Crafts. It’s Mardi Gras at Castle Park.

Mardi Gras
Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Join Duke and the Easter Bunny for one our favorite Castle Park traditions; our annual Easter Egg Hunt! All kids are welcome to participate, while supplies last.
Check back for details!

Girls looking at lights

Live Entertainment

No Mardi Gras celebration is complete without a party! Join us for a Mardi Gras themed live show. Singers, dancers and beads! Lots and lots of beads. Audience participation too! Check back for details in 2025.

Girls looking at lights

Flavors of Mardi Gras

Savor the flavors of Mardi Gras with our new Mardi Gras tasting cards. Enjoy sample sizes of New Orleans’ favorites including popcorn shrimp po’ boy sandwiches, hush puppies, King Duke funnel cakes, shrimp and sausage gumbo, beignets, and bananas Foster funnel cakes. Purchase a tasting card for either three or seven samples!

Girls looking at lights

King Duke Photo-Op

Say “Hello” to King Duke, leader of the Mardi Gras Festivities. Join Castle Park’s favorite dragon for festive photo-ops throughout the day at the Royal Tent.

Kids at  Buccaneer cove
Save up to 25% on tickets to Castle Dark!

Save up to 25% on tickets to Castle Dark!