14th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia

In memory of the Krewe’s dear friend and festival founder Tom Hall — a locally renowned attorney and arts advocate — the theme of Mardi Gras Columbia 2024 is “The King Lives On.”

Event details:
Free kickoff parade throughout the Rosewood District, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Free to the public to participate or view; parade lineup begins 10 a.m. along Jim Hamilton Blvd.

$10 festival entry (free for kids 12 and under)

Tickets available online (http://MardiGrasColumbia.com) or at festival gates

Beer from BevSouth and Abita Brewing

Wine

Food trucks

Craft vendors

15+ local, live bands playing on 3 stages throughout the festival

Dancing, singing, festive outfits, and general merriment! Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll).

Music lineup:
Barn Stage presented by Sheppard’s Glass:

12:00-12:45 — Gentle Jack

1:00-1:45 — Les Merry Chevaliers

2:00-2:45 — Brandy & The Butcher

3:00-3:45 — Bedlam Hour

4:00-4:45 — Little Fires

5:00-5:45 — E.Z. Shakes

Tom Hall Stage (formerly Back Porch Stage) presented by Publick House:

12:30-1:15 — She Might Get Loud

1:30-2:15 — The Red Shack Pickers

2:30-3:15 — The Plowboys

3:30-4:15 — The Mustache Brothers

4:30-5:15 — Big Sky Revival

5:30-6:15 — Harry & The Hootenannies

“We have named the Back Porch Stage the Tom Hall Stage,” says Paul Hinson, Krewe de Columbia-Ya Ya captain, to Free Times/Post & Courier. “The Plowboys will be playing their first set ever without Tom at 2:30. So the Krewe will gather at that stage before their set to remember Tom and raise a toast to him.”

Ya Ya Stage (new street stage) presented by Whetzel’s Automotive:

12:30-1:15 — Wombat Junction

1:45-2:30 — Whiskey Tango Revue

2:45-3:45 — GFATS

4:00-5:00 — The Accused

5:15-6:45 — Lighten Up Francis

Food vendors:
Brain Freeze (desserts)

Billy G’s Barbeque

Fleur de’ Licious Cajun/Creole

Size Matters BBQ Bus and Seafood

Sno Bar (boozy freeze pops)

Suga ‘n Spice (Caribbean food)

Craft vendors:
Niennia’s Hemporium (crystal jewelry)

Emeralds Artistry (face painting)

Stoney Creek Cigars

Organically Olivia (handcrafted jewelry)

Queen Palm Boutique (women’s fashion)

Bully Bowtie (dog bowties)

Zinnialou Jewelry