Mardi Gras in Deadwood
Mardi Gras in Deadwood happens every year and includes free food, free entertainment, a band, and a parade. It is truly a fun time and people get decorated up for the event. During the parade most floats throw out beads, and candy. Each year the date is different, but it is usually sometime around the second weekend in February.
Getting ready to go out and celebrate. It’s nice to get a hotel room for the night.
People out having a fun time.
For Mardi Gras - Cajun cook-off they had 12 business this year in 2024 that participated. There was a lot of food and we definitely were stuffed by the time we got done. Here are the businesses that were in it. It is all free and they also have beer drink specials if you buy their cup. The event lasts through the weekend with different events on Friday and Saturday. The Cajun cook-off was Saturday 2 pm to 4 pm.
Thanks to these businesses.
Paddy O’ Neill’s at Tin Lizzie, Snitches at Tin Lizzie, A&B Pizza at Oyster Bay, Job Corps at Celebrity Hotel, Historic Bullock Hotel, Deadwood Social Club at Saloon #10, Buffalo Bodega Casino, Lil’s at the Midnight Star, Maverick’s at the Gold Dust, Rocksino, Silverado/Franklin Historic Gaming Complex, and Dale’s Bar and Grill at the Deadwood Mountain Grand.
Above Saloon #10 - Deadwood Social Club.
At Celebrity Hotel - Job Corps.
Some of the food we got at the different places - This was at the Gold Dust.
Now people are all set for the parade.
Previous years for the Mardi Gras in Deadwood.
First stop - the display at Deadwood Mountain Grand - Six String Restaurant.
This was Dave’s favorite.
Second stop - Pizza at the Iron Horse - Three Cousins Pizza - Was my favorite.
3rd stop - Gold Dust - Mavericks Steaks and Cocktails had Bayou Stew and corn bread.
4th stop - Old Style Saloon #10 - Deadwood Social Club had 3 different dishes to try. All were delicious.
5th stop -At the Buffalo Bodega for more good food.
6th stop - At Tin Lizzy’s Snitches. This was also very good.
Parade at night was short, but fun.
Not too many floats, but they threw out beads and candy.
Lots to drink and eat.
Open bar in the streets adds to the fun.
Looking for our next great appetizer.
Some people really get dressed up.
These signs everywhere help you find where the free food is.