# Event Details - **Event Name**: Neighborhood Mardi Gras Shoebox Parade - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Everyone loves Mardi Gras so why not organize a neighborhood parade? Grab the kids and empty shoe boxes, invite your neighbors and have fun!About this EventTHIS EVENT IS FOR YOU TO ORGANIZE WITHIN YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD.Mardi Gras is the long-standing Catholic festival season preceding Lent. From Twelfth Night, January 6th, to "Fat Tuesday", or "Mardi Gras" in French, communities adorned costumes, played music, games and celebrated in preparation for Lent.Learn more about Mardi Gras here:https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/history/https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/history/mardi-gras-indians/In elementary schools in New Orleans, it is a tradition to create your own "float" using a shoe box, then students would parade their floats through the school. Here are some instructions for creating your own float:https://neworleansmom.com/mardi-gras-for-kids/make-shoe-box-floats-mardi-gras-tradition-nola-kids/https://shoebeboozie.com/how-to-make-a-shoebox-parade-float/In addition to your float, you've gotta have music! If you don't know anyone who plays trombone or trumpet, here's some music you can play:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cxDQuTK3WM&list=PLWOABimGaCVHQ5Im_hAdXksXhIGCyHpnMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8v7Y7J6tX4&list=PLBSFQHEbtsKPfVPeilExWQMh_ht3NvYKhWanna go a step further? Bring some food to share! Here are some great recipes to try:https://www.rouses.com/cooking/recipes/mardi-gras-monkey-bread/https://www.rouses.com/cooking/recipes/dirty-rice-stuffed-peppers/(Zatarain's boxed dirty rice can be used in this recipe)https://www.rouses.com/cooking/recipes/muffaletta-pasta/https://www.rouses.com/cooking/recipes/cabbage-casserole/https://www.rouses.com/cooking/recipes/tommy-rouses-big-batch-jambalaya/(Several boxes of Zatarain's boxed jambalaya will do!)OR make home-made Po'boys! The heart of a poboy is crusty, crispy French bread that may be harder to find in North TX (you may have luck at an East Asian bakery) but Walmart's rolls work well. Ham & cheese and roast beef are easy winners or a hamburger poboy in lieu of hot sausage. Dressed with mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and American cheese.A great way to connect and get the ball rolling may be to contact your child's teachers and spread the word!Putting on the event? Post pictures in our Facebook group The Front Porch North Texas! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/frisco/neighborhood-mardi-gras-shoebox-parade/100001981045366018 - **Event Categories**: Kids, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Frisco - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 8400 Stonebrook Pkwy - **lat**: 33.1417316 - **long**: -96.8106815 - **full address**: 8400 Stonebrook Pkwy, 8400 Stonebrook Parkway, Frisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Neighborhood Mardi Gras Shoebox Parade - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/fb15d39700491e81f7aa427eb6e9c700455fdbeb952f83a196f8721bf67077ab-rimg-w868-h681-dc754da8-gmir.jpg?v=1770636772 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Neighborhood Mardi Gras Shoebox Parade being held? - **A:** Neighborhood Mardi Gras Shoebox Parade takes place on Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 8400 Stonebrook Pkwy, 8400 Stonebrook Parkway, Frisco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Neighborhood Mardi Gras Shoebox Parade? - **A:** Neighborhood Mardi Gras Shoebox Parade is organized by The Front Porch North Texas. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Neighborhood Mardi Gras Shoebox Parade 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 Frisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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