Mardi Gras 2025

Mardi Gras Celebration Brings Purple, Green & Gold to Snowmass

There is no shortage of fun happenings in the village for Mardi Gras this year! From dawn into the evening, join for the festivities. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged!

Mother of All Ascensions: 7:00am

Grab your snowshoes, alpine touring gear, stabilizers, and/or split boards and head to Snowmass Base Village on Tuesday, March 4th, to compete in the infamous Mardi Gras uphill race to High Alpine Marketplace. Registration is now open! Visit the complete event page for all details.

King, Queen Walk through the Snowmass Mall to Base Village: 2:00pm

From the Mall to Base Village, stop by to say hello to the king, queen, and their royal court as they make their way to Base Village! Snowmass will be showered in green, gold, and purple and they hand out beads, accompanied by a live brass band.

DJ Erica: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Head to the big stage in Base Village for a live set from DJ Erica and a bead toss once the parade concludes.

Kidtoons Kids’ Entertainment: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Kid-friendly activities from Kidtoons will be in Base Village and on the Mall, including face painting.

Bead Toss: 3:00pm – 3:30pm

Stick around the stage for the bead toss once the King and Queen arrive.

Bud Light Hi Fi Concert: 3:45pm – 5:00pm

Stick around the main stage for the Spazmatics! A beloved 80s tribute band, the Spazmatics bring all the good vibes with their own costumes, stage presence, and 80s-style dance moves!

Fireworks: 7:15pm