Fat Tuesday is next week (Feb. 21), but the Mardi Gras festivities are kicking off early. Fort Worth isn’t skimping on the celebration this year — check out these upcoming events.
Martis Gras – Fat Thursday | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 4-8 p.m. | Martin House Brewing Company, 220 S. Sylvania Ave. | $15 | Sip two new beers and enjoy Dusty Biscuit beignets and jambalaya. Wristbands include four beers and a souvenir pint glass.
Mardi Gras Mad Dash | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 9-11 a.m. | Trinity Trails, 3100 Bryant Irvin Rd. | $30-$50 | Lace up your sneakers for the 5K, 10K, or half-marathon race. Registration includes a t-shirt, chip-timing, awards, and family-friendly activities.
Mardi Gras on Race Street | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 12-7 p.m. | River District, 2900 Block of Race Street | Cost of purchase | Watch the colorful parade, join the costume contest, shop local vendors, and enjoy live music.
Check out other Mardi Gras goings-on this weekend.