SF’s Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Parade & Festival in the Fillmore (2024)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore returns to San Francisco with a free blues concert.

Celebrating Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore with great blues, Zydeco Music, a second line processional, creative costumes, good food and colorful beads, the Village Project will host this year’s annual Mardi Gras, San Francisco Style on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

SF’s Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Parade & Celebration
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 5pm to 10pm
Fillmore Center Plaza, 1475 Fillmore at O’Farrell
FREE – RSVP

• Second Line Parade (5pm) led by The David Hardiman New Orleans marching band – Starting and Golden Gate Ave. & Fillmore.
• Free live outdoor community blues concert (5:30-7p) w/ Black Cat Zydeco and Cherronda G
• New Orleans-style street festival w/ face painting, street artists and performers
• Colorful Beads
• Creative Costumes
• After Party Masquerade Ball (7p-11p) (Normally $50-$75 the masquerade ball is free for the first time ever in 2024) Our infamous Masquerade Ball will follow at the renowned **Hotel Nikko San Francisco** (Mason and O’Farrell) at 7 pm for an unforgettable night.Grammy-nominated R&B band Club Nouveau (“Lean on Me,” “Jealousy,” Why You Treat Me So Bad”) will highlight the night’s entertainment, with an encore performance by Blues Diva, Tia Carroll.

  The Masquerade Ball includes a complimentary New Orelans-style dinner which includes seafood jambalaya and cajun-style chicken.

• Times and lineup subject to change

More info | RSVP on Eventbrite

Welcome to **Mardi Gras San Francisco Style/Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore**! Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of this iconic celebration. Join us on **Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 5:00 PM** for a free Blues Concert (O’Farrell & Fillmore), with Black Cat Zydeco and Cherronda G, followed by a processional, led by The David Hardiman New Orleans marching band down the Fillmore Corridor. Our infamous Masquerade Ball will follow at the renowned **Hotel Nikko San Francisco** at 8 pm for an unforgettable night. Club Nouvea will highlight the night’s entertainment, with an encore performance by Blues Diva, Tia Carroll.

Indulge in the lively atmosphere as we bring the essence of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras to the heart of San Francisco’s Fillmore district. With dazzling costumes, pulsating music, and mouthwatering cuisine (Seafood Jambalaya and Cajun chicken), this event promises to be a feast for the senses.

Immerse yourself in the contagious energy of the festivities, dance to the rhythm of live bands, and savor delicious bites from local food vendors. Whether you’re a seasoned Mardi Gras enthusiast or a newcomer to the celebration, this event is sure to leave you with cherished memories.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience Mardi Gras like never before. Grab your friends, put on your most flamboyant attire, and join us for a night of revelry and joy at **Mardi Gras San Francisco Style/Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore**. Let the good times roll!

This event is free and open to the public!

About the Village Project Jefferson Award winner, Adrian Williams is the founder of The Village Project, a youth service organization focusing on academic and cultural enrichment for youth and their families in the Western Addition. This annual fundraiser helps support an afterschool program and a free 8 week summer camp for underserved youth. The Village Project also produces Grilling in the ‘MO, A Senior Moment, A Senior Prom for the 50+ and a 7 day Kwanzaa Celebration.

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.