Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Atlanta: Parades, King Cakes & Good Times on Tap
You don’t have to be on Bourbon Street to catch beads & tasty beignets. Atlanta knows how to bring the Mardi Gras magic… with local bakeries slinging dreamy king cakes, po' boys piled high, & festivals that bring that Louisiana flavor just close enough to home.
Whether you're looking to hit a masquerade ball, sip hurricanes on a BeltLine patio, or pick up a sweet treat that tastes like home, this round-up is for the ATL crew who knows how to laissez les bons temps rouler without ever leaving Georgia.
Grab your krewe — we’re diving into where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Atlanta, from parades to pastries.
Parades, Parties & Fat Tuesday Events
💜 @virginiahighlanddistrict VaHI goes Nola — 02/07
💛 Midtown Mardi Gras Block Party — 02/13-14
💚 @thepoboyshop Mardi Gras Szn Events — 02/14 & 17
💜 @lantagras @kirkwoodbiz @guitarshedatl Parade & Festival — 02/28
Where to Get King Cakes & Beignets
🍰 @yay_beignet King Cakes & Beignets
🍰 @eatatherotoday King Cake & Beignets
🍰 @bernhardsgermanbakery King Cake
🍰 @everythingnolacafe King Cake
Po’ Boys, Gumbo & Cajun Flavors to Try
🦐 Shaking Crawfish @welovebuhi
🦐 @thepoboyshop
OTP SPOTS THAT GO HARD
💜 Final Bead Drop
Whether you’re in it for the sugar rush, the second lines, or just an excuse to wear sequins on a Tuesday — Atlanta’s got you covered for Mardi Gras.
Bookmark this post for Fat Tuesday fun, & I’ll keep you posted on crawfish boils as soon as they’re announced. Until then, grab a king cake, find your krewe, & let the good times roll. 🎭✨