Norman Mardi Gras

02/11/2026

One more week left before Fat Tuesday! Order your King Cake from MAD Baking to celebrate!

EXTRA EXTRA!! We have an extra King Cake freshly baked today. $30 Pickup in south east Norman area. Comment or message to claim!

02/07/2026

👑🍲💜💛💚 Meet Our Grand Marshal! 💚💛💜🍲👑

William Wymore didn’t just win the gumbo cook-off — his gumbo wowed the crowd and the judges, earning top honors and serious bragging rights. Rich, soulful, and packed with flavor, it was the kind of gumbo people are still talking about.

Will is also an Oklahoma filmmaker, bringing creativity and heart to everything he does — whether it’s on screen or in the pot. He’s joined today by his wife, Annie, and we’re thrilled to celebrate them both as they lead the parade in true Mardi Gras style.

Give it up for great gumbo, great art, and a fantastic Grand Marshal! 🎉

02/07/2026

👑💜💛💚 Meet Your Norman Mardi Gras Royalty! 💚💛💜👑

Stephen Holman and Morgan Duke are true Norman locals through and through. Both grew up right here, attending Kennedy, Irving, and Norman High — and they’ve never stopped being part of the fabric of our community.

These days, they work together in real estate, and you might still spot Stephen at Friendly Market and the Deli from time to time. Stephen also proudly serves our city as the Mayor of Norman.

We’re honored to have them representing Norman Mardi Gras this year — local roots, community spirit, and plenty of parade-day royalty energy ✨

Give them a big wave tonight!

02/07/2026

$9 Hurricanes All Day Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails!!

02/07/2026

🎶 Band Sponsors Shout-Out! 🎶

We want to give a big thank you to the sponsors who helped us bring live music to the parade tonight:

✨ Beer Is Good Brewing Company
✨ Cullen W. Bieger for Ward 3
✨ The Learning Experience
✨ Sandalwood & Sage

Because of their support, we’re thrilled to welcome back the Millwood Public Schools , the Putnam City North HS Band (Jazz Band) , and the BiG Brew Krewe!

Come out tonight and watch these incredible bands take over Downtown Norman — it’s going to be loud, joyful, and unforgettable 💜💛💚

02/07/2026

02/06/2026

Thanks so much to OU Nightly for the Mardi Gras shout-out!
So many local restaurants, breweries, and bars will be serving up delicious Louisiana fare. Come early and leave happy!
Let the good times roll! 💜💛💚

02/06/2026

Choo Choo! We are so excited for the parade and all of the help we have received from our business community and friends!

Thank you OSC-Press for not only being a bead sponsor for the parade this year but for also designing our parade logo , banner, and shirts this year !!!
Check out this one stop shop for all of your print needs , from design to product, they are a great group to work with !

Check out their retail and gallery space in Downtown Norman!

02/05/2026

🍺 Gold Sponsor Shoutout! 🍺
Beer Is Good Brewing Company is one of our Gold Sponsors, and we’re so grateful for their support!

Keep the party rolling after the parade at BIG for all your craft beer needs 🎉
Stick around and enjoy live music from Associate Professor Gray Hair and His Drinking Holiday Band — it’s the perfect post-parade hang.

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02/05/2026

Our Judges and EMCEES will be stationed on the patio of Juliette Oyster Bar & Steakhouse!

Juliette’s will be having Hurricanes , Étouffée, and crawfish boil to celebrate Norman Mardi Gras Parade
Call ahead for reservations to save a spot at THE hottest new spot on Main Street! An upscale oyster bar & steakhouse serving fresh seafood and wood-fired USDA Prime steaks in Downtown Norman!

02/04/2026

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Love is in the stars ✨

Join us Saturday, February 7th at 7pm in Downtown Norman for the Norman Mardi Gras Parade — this year’s theme is Intergalactic Love Parade 🚀🌙

Come watch the krewes roll by, enjoy the lights, and just have fun as the parade takes over downtown.
Dress up if you want — think silly sci-fi, favorite intergalactic couples, or a whole cosmic family crew 👽💖✨

Family-friendly, free, and full of Mardi Gras magic 💫🎭

📸 Michael Duncan Photography

Enter the Parade! Our 2026 theme is "Intergalactic Love Train" Want to join the fun? Get together some friends, form a Krewe, and come out to play! Find out more and register to be in the parade HERE.