MIDWEST
MARDI GRAS
Our mission is to unite authentic Mardi Gras festivities with the diverse flavors of Midwest festival culture, creating a vibrant celebration right here in Minnesota—the new heart of Midwest Mardi Gras.
With a focus on community and inclusion, we aim to cultivate a welcoming environment where all can come together to enjoy the spirit of Mardi Gras and embrace the richness of Mardi Gras traditions.
OUR NEXT EVENT: May 9-10, 2025!
This is going to be a hot ticket. Our next event is the Taste of Mardi Gras Ball and After Party! This is our way to celebrate Mardi Gras in the twin cities and upper Midwest, brought to you by native Louisiana people! It’s open to everyone! Experience the fun, glamor, and excitement of Mardi Gras on May 9 with our Taste of Mardi Gras Ball, at the Carver County Fairgrounds Entertainment Center in Waconia from 6pm to midnight with authentic Cajun food with king cake featuring Buddy Boy’s BBQ Restaurant, live music, fun activities, and dancing. The festival will follow Saturday May 10 at the Carver County Fairgrounds with a plethora of activities like a 5k mardi gras run, pet parade, parade, high school band performances, and more!
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE SOON!
INCLUSIVE FUN
FOR ALL AGES
Few events in the world exude the enthusiasm and cultural celebration of Mardi Gras. We’re bringing the excitement of Mardi Gras to the Midwest through a series of events, including mayor’s balls, parades, music festivals and parties with fun and food for all ages.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Midwest Mardi Gras provides corporate sponsors with a unique opportunity to grow their brands. We offer multiple sponsorship opportunities to make high-impact brand impressions and deliver key brand messages to large and diverse audiences. In addition to brand impressions, sponsors can associate their brands with highly attended events that exude inclusion, joy and immense civic pride.
EVENT INFORMATION & TICKETS
If you’re interested in attending one of our Midwest Mardi Gras events, contact us for ticket information, including group discounts
TC GOLIVE is a for-profit organization dedicated to providing multi-culture experiences in the Twin Cities. We’re grateful for support from local corporations, educational organizations and Canterbury Park, where many of our future events will be held.
ABOUT US
OUR BELIEF
The Twin Cities area is among the most tolerant, inclusive and supportive metro areas in the United States and the world. The cultural fabric that binds our communities together has frayed somewhat in the past several years and is in need of repair. We want to make the Twin Cities stronger than ever through cultural events that allow us to celebrate together amidst the joys of great music, food and conversation.
