Portland Mardi Gras Parade

The Portland Mardi Gras Parade features marching bands, entertainers, art, and fun costumes. The parade marches down North Mississippi Avenue from N Skidmore to N Fremont, starting at 7:00 PM. The parade is an all ages event.

Before the Parade, check out the Kid’s Costume Pageant at Luke’s Frame Shop on Albina. Starting at 5:45 pm, then join the parade as it passes by!

Because parking is at a premium, here’s a guide on how to get to the parade without a car.

Catch some beads from the parade participants, and look for signature mini-umbrella parade throws.

Parade entertainment will include marching bands, jugglers, Samba, colorful light shows, and much more! Parade bands will include:

• • NW Bones Gang – Northwest Bones Gang is a Mardi Gras Indian Gang started by the Original Flagboy
  • Beaumont Marching Bobcats – 150 piece middle school band
  • The Beat Goes On – Reviving high school and college marching band experiences
  • Portland Samba Band – High energy Brazilian percussion ensemble
  • River City Riot – New Orleans-inspired party brass band
  • DTW Street Band from Corvalis – Inspired by the sounds of New Orleans
  • Jesters Brass Marching Band – Leading the Portland Mardi Gras Second Line
  • New Second Line Band – Curated group of Portland area musicians

Parade entertainers will include:

• • Lagniappe Line
  • Portland Jugglers
  • Jewels Belly Dancers
  • The Parasols
  • Flamebouyant Productions (weather permitting)
  • Portland Hoopers
  • Cascade Zydeco
  • Olive and the Tall Bikes
  • Kangoo Club Portland
  • Stumptown Ropers
  • Cheer Portland
  • Risk of Change
  • International Roper Romp