# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival ⚜️
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate Mardi Gras in Columbia, SC at this grassroots parade & festival ft. live music, Cajun eats & more. Laissez les bons temps rouler!About this EventMark your calendar — the 16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Parade & Festival is going down at City Roots urban farm on Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Columbia, SC! ⚜️? Join us for:Free community parade through Rosewood neighborhood before festival, 11am-12pm (open to public to walk/bike/ride in parade, or view along route)$10 festival entry (free for kids 12 and under) — tickets available online now or at door15+ bands playing live across multiple stages throughout the festivalBeer & wine for purchase from BevSouth and Abita Brewing Co.Multiple food trucks, with fare ranging from Cajun-Creole classics to local ice creamFace painting, local craft vendors, and Mardi Gras merch for purchaseDancing, singing, and general merriment!? Music lineup:STAY TUNED — ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING IN 2026? Food vendors:STAY TUNED — ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING IN 2026? Event history:Hosted by the all-volunteer social group Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya, the festival is dedicated to the memory of the Krewe’s dear friend and late festival founder Tom Hall — a locally renowned attorney and arts advocate — and raises money for various local charities benefiting animals, children, and women.? Get social with us!Instagram: @MardiGrasColumbiaFacebook page: KrewedeColumbiYaYaFacebook event: COMING SOON
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/16th-annual-mardi-gras-columbia-festival/100001636949432819
- **Event Categories**: festivals, mardi-gras, parades, music, entertainment, nonprofit, kids, charities, live-music, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, cycling, calendar, drawing-painting, wine-tasting, music-festivals, beer-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: City Roots
- **lat**: 33.977127455908
- **long**: -81.002471691024
- **full address**: City Roots, 1005 Airport Blvd, Columbia, United States

## Event gallery

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## Comments

- [Butterball Butterball | 2026-02-14 22:49:57] I might come if I could find the 15+ bands announced in 2026.  Its the day of the festival and no bands listed.  Sorry, maybe the site will be better organized next year.

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival ⚜️ being held?
  - **A:** 16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival ⚜️ takes place on Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at City Roots, 1005 Airport Blvd, Columbia, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival ⚜️?
  - **A:** Tickets for 16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival ⚜️ are priced at USD 13 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing 16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival ⚜️?
  - **A:** 16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival ⚜️ is organized by Krewe De Columbi-Ya-Ya.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival ⚜️ is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 16th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival ⚜️ sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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