Portland Mardi Gras Events: Fat Tuesday Parade, Parties, Dinners, Food & Drink Specials

Mardi Gras Day in 2026 is February 17. Mardi Gras Day (also known as Fat Tuesday) is the last day of the (New Orleans) Carnival season and the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras Day falls on a different day each year, however, it is always 46 days before Easter.

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2026 Portland Mardi Gras Events

In 2026, Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday takes place on February 17th! As always, we have a large list of Portland Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday Day events including parties, dinners, shows, etc. With the main holiday occurring on a Tuesday, many large parties take place the weekend before.

• February 17: Portland Mardi Gras Parade on N Mississippi Ave Hosted by the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus | 7PM, Brass Bands, Costumes, Carnival Vibes (more info)
• All Month: Portland Spirit Cruises | Dinner, Champagne Brunch, Sightseeing & More!
• February 17: Half-price Pints @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
• February 17: Tuesday Happy Hour @ The Pharmacy on NW 21st Ave | 2-6PM, $1 off craft beers (more info)
• February 17: Oyster Social @ Négociant on NW 21st Ave | $2 Oysters from 2-4PM, Join them for a glass of wine, a special event or peruse the market (more info)
• February 17: Free Trivia on NE Fremont w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ The Paladins League | 7PM
• February 17: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Tuesday Trivia @ The Shaku Bar | 7PM, Prizes
• February 17: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Alberta Street Pub | 7PM
• February 17: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Side Street | 7PM
• February 17: Free Trivia in NE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ My-O-My | 7PM
• February 17: Free Portland Trivia w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ The Pharmacy (NW 21st) | 7:30PM
• February 21: Mardi Gras – Kasidie Night @ Club Privata | 8pm-3am, PNW’s Premier Lifestyle Club

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Related Portland Events & Information:

• February: Our Portland February Events Calendar + Giveaways
• This Week: Concerts, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!
• GIVEAWAYS: Win Tickets to Concerts, Comedy, Festivals, Films, Theater, & More!
• St Patrick’s: Events: Parade, Parties, Festivals, Music, Food & Drink Specials & More!

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