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Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free RSVP!

Gumbo Social | Parking Lot @ 5190 3rd St., SF Next to Gumbo Social @ 5176 3rd St.

Event Details

Bring your beads, your dancing shoes, and your Bayview pride. Mardi Gras is coming to Third Street!

Join us for an all-day Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration, a joyful, family-friendly event inspired by New Orleans second-line traditions and rooted right here in our neighborhood. Expect live music, incredible food, and a festive street-party atmosphere where neighbors, families, and friends come together to celebrate culture, community, and local business.

Live Music

Featuring The Gumbo Band, bringing the rhythms, soul, and energy to keep the party moving all day long.

Food & Drink Available for Purchase

Enjoy soulful offerings from some of Bayview’s favorite kitchens, including:

  • Gumbo Social
  • Let’s Eat BBQ
  • Pop’s Creole
  • Smoke Soul Kitchen

 

What to Expect

  • Live music & dancing
  • A vibrant, outdoor celebration
  • Family-friendly fun for all ages
  • A celebration of Bayview culture, creativity, and small businesses

This is a free, community-powered event designed to uplift Bayview merchants and neighbors. Whether you’ve lived here for decades or you’re discovering the neighborhood for the first time, come celebrate Mardi Gras with us!

 

Free RSVP!

 

Gumbo Social
5176 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free RSVP!
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, Eating & Drinking, In Person, Live Music, Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday
Venue: Gumbo Social
Address: Parking Lot @ 5190 3rd St., SF Next to Gumbo Social @ 5176 3rd St.

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