Free entry for Mardi Gras festival in Hollywood

Wear your beads. Hollywood Mardi Gras offers its version of the festive event especially famous in New Orleans.

Entry is free for the vibrant street festival. The event in 2026 is 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 15 at Hollywood Boulevard off 19th and 20th Avenues, Hollywood 33020. 

The  Mardi Gras event includes live music, beads and food and drinks, including the flavors from New Orleans, available for purchase. 

Festivities include costume contests. 

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Parking

Street and lots are $2 – $3 per hour.

Garage Parking for the event is 12 p.m. –  6 p.m. is $10. The regular rate $2 an hour. 

•  251 S. 20th Ave., between Harrison and Van Buren streets

Hollywood parking 

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