LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER! LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL DURING BUD LIGHT MARDI GRAS WEEKEND

By Drew Henry

Whether you call it Mardi Gras, Carnival or the greatest party on earth, we call it a chance to let the good times roll on the river! The Bud Light Mardi Gras Weekend along the San Antonio River Walk takes place the weekend of February 17. Visit www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com for a complete schedule of events. Then, catch some beads and have some fun during all the festivities.

BUD LIGHT MARDI GRAS RIVER PARADE & FESTIVAL

This February, the Arneson River Theatre will transform into Mardi Gras central. Grab your most festive masks, costumes and traditional Mardi Gras beads, and head down to enjoy live music, exciting entertainment, jazz bands and mouth-watering food vendors. Join us for the Bud Light Mardi Gras River Parade featuring a procession of decorated river boats that transforms the River Walk into a floating Mardi Gras celebration. Admission is free. Food, drinks and souvenirs are available for purchase.

RIVER WALK ROYALTY CORONATION

A Royal Coronation ceremony at the Arneson River Theatre kicks off the Bud Light Mardi Gras River Parade on the river. The River Walk Royalty serve as ambassadors for the San Antonio River Walk and promote all of the events and parades. After the new 2023 Court is officially crowned, they will hop on parade boats and join in the parade festivities!

MARDI GRAS ARTISAN SHOW

February 17–19

Friday & Saturday: 11:00am to 11:00pm

Sunday: 11:00am to 8:00pm

During the Mardi Gras fun, over 40 local artisans will be displaying and selling their beautiful handmade wares along the San Antonio River Walk Extension located on the Chamber of Commerce sidewalk close to the Shops at Rivercenter. Shop pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more. You might even find the perfect pair of beads or mask to complete your Mardi Gras costume! Free to attend.

Party Like It Is Fat Tuesday Every Day Of The Year

Caught the Mardi Gras bug? Get your fix yearround at these NOLA-inspired staples right here on the San Antonio River Walk.

FAT TUESDAY®

Fat Tuesday is a direct from New Orleans import! Grab your authentic frozen daiquiri here at their storefront in the Shops at Rivercenter and the newest location on the River Walk’s South Bank. Choose from fun Louisiana flavors like Mardi Gras Mash, Cat 5 Hurricane, Jet Fuel and more. These drinks are sure to get your Mardi Party started right!

CLICK ON THIS

BUD LIGHT MARDI GRAS RIVER PARADE, FESTIVAL & ARTISAN SHOW www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com

BOURBON STREET

SEAFOOD KITCHEN www.BourbonStreetSeafoodKitchens.com

DICK’S LAST RESORT www.DicksLastResort.com

FAT TUESDAY www.FatTuesday.com

FOGO DE CHÃO www.FogoDeChao.com

FIUME PIZZERIA www.FiumePizzeria.com

JAZZ, TX www.JazzTx.com

JOE’S CRAB SHACK www.JoesCrabShack.com

ON THE BEND OYSTER BAR AND CIGAR LOUNGE www.OnTheBendSA.com

PAESANOS www.PaesanosRiverwalk.com

JOE’S CRAB SHACK

Are you craving some Gulf of Mexico seafood? Then, get your Southern seafood fix at Joe’s Crab Shack along the river. With dishes like the Cajun Steampot and Low Country Boil, you will feel like a real Louisiana Cajun in no time!

DICK’S LAST RESORT

Mardi Gras celebrations are known for being a little rowdy. Get in on the fun at Dick’s Last Resort where it is rowdy year-round. Down a couple of beers and savor your crawdaddies and burgers with a heaping side of sarcasm. Remember, the Dick’s experience is all in good fun!

BOURBON STREET SEAFOOD KITCHEN

Are you looking for the best Louisiana comfort food west of the Mississippi River? Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen has you covered. This peaceful spot is located inside the Wyndham Garden Hotel on the Museum Reach stretch of the river. Enjoy spicy Cajun pasta alfredo alongside serene River Walk views.

JAZZ, TX

New Orleans is famous for jazz music. Tap into your inner jazz aficionado at Pearl’s secret speakeasy jazz club that sits below the bustling Bottling Department Food Hall. Sit back with a Sazerac cocktail and enjoy the sounds of the French Quarter right here in the heart of Texas.

On The Bend Oyster Bar And Cigar Lounge

Located inside Hyatt Regency on the River Walk, On The Bend Oyster Bar offers a moody terrace setting paired with cigars, oysters on the half shell and lively jazz quartets. Delicious food, music and a view? Now, this is what we call big easy living!

CARNIVAL DOWN IN RIO WITHOUT LEAVING THE LONESTAR STATE

Brazil has one of the biggest Carnival celebrations in the world. But if you cannot make it down to Rio, you can still experience some of the fun here right here on our RIO in San Antonio.

FOGO DE CHÃO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE

Partake in the Brazilian steakhouse experience without ever leaving San Antonio. The River Walk is home to Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, an amazing restaurant that serves carved meats tableside. Experience the flavors of Rio with a bit of Texan flair.

TRADE

In Your Cowboy Hat For A Venetian Carnival Mask

New Orleans has beads, Rio has feathers and Venice has masks. Experience the more elegant side of the Carnival season with the Italians.

FIUME

PIZZERIA & PAESANOS

Get your Venetian Italian fix right here on the San Antonio River Walk. Instead of taking a gondola, hop on a GO RIO cruise boat down to Fiume Pizzeria or Paesanos. Fiume serves up Neapolitan-style pizza with authentic Texan flavors, while Paesanos offers classic Italian dishes in an elegant atmosphere.

Mardi Gras and Carnival season is a time to let loose and have fun! Enjoy the season safely and responsibly with us from the banks of the beautiful San Antonio River Walk.

WRITER’S BIO

Drew Henry is a writer, yogi and meme enthusiast. When he is not writing, he is out exploring all Texas has to offer. View his portfolio at DrewHenryWrites.com and follow his antics on Instagram at @drewhenrywrites.