

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mardi Gras: Carnival of Hearts
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Mardi Gras: Carnival of Hearts

Where Mardi Gras Magic Meets Valentine’s Night

Get ready to laissez les bon temps rouler at this year’s very special Mardi Gras: Carnival of Hearts — a Valentine’s celebration for singles, couples, and friends who love to party with purpose and support the arts!

Join us on Saturday, February 14, from 6:00–10:00 PM at The MAC, 645 W. Main Street, Merced.

A Valentine’s Night with a Mardi Gras Twist ❤️?

Whether you’re flying solo, out with friends, or on a date night, Carnival of Hearts is all about celebrating love in all its forms—love for music, art, community, and good times.

What to Expect

Live music that will get your heart racing

Enjoy the electrifying sounds of Troublesome on the main stage, then slip upstairs to the “Voodoo Lounge” on the 2nd floor and immerse yourself in the sultry, romantic vibes with Gloria Coronas.

A hearty taste of New Orleans (with a little extra love)

Savor delicious New Orleans–inspired bites, a decadent beignet bar, refreshing drinks, and more—perfect to share with someone special or to treat yourself.

Carnival of Hearts atmosphere

Think festive beads, masks, and Mardi Gras flair with a Valentine’s twist: bold colors, sparkling hearts, and plenty of cozy corners to mingle, dance, and connect.

Who Can Join

Everyone’s invited! Singles, couples, and groups of friends are all welcome.

Recommended for ages 21 and up.

Ticket Information ?

Tickets are $60 each and ON SALE NOW!

MCAC members receive a 10% discount!
Tickets available ONLINE (https://bit.ly/MACMardiGras26) or in person at: The MAC – 645 W. Main Street, Merced
(*Members, if you don't know your code, call 209-388-1090 or email director@artsmerced.org)

This event is our largest fundraiser of the year and essential to our ability to continue to provide arts programming and education to our ever-growing Merced community. All proceeds to benefit arts programming at Merced County Arts Council and the MAC.

For more info: 209-388-1090 or director@artsmerced.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/mardi-gras-carnival-of-hearts/200029477923808
- **Event Categories**: mardi-gras, carnivals, valentines-day, music, it, entertainment, nonprofit, parties, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 91

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://bit.ly/MACMardiGras26?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=merced-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Merced
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 645 W Main St, Merced, CA, United States, California 95340
- **lat**: 37.30263
- **long**: -120.48569
- **full address**: 645 W Main St, Merced, CA, United States, California 95340

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Merced Multicultural Arts Center - the MAC (https://allevents.in/org/merced-multicultural-arts-center-the-mac/1413666)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 645 W Main St, Merced, CA, United States, California 95340
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Merced Multicultural Arts Center - the MAC
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** mardi-gras, carnivals, valentines-day, music, it, entertainment, nonprofit, parties, live-music, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Mardi Gras: Carnival of Hearts ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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