Norman Mardi Gras Society
Art | Community | Education
March 1st, 2025 / 7PM
Norman Mardi Gras Parade
Norman’s first night parade began as a celebration of Art & Community in 1994. Drawing crowds of up to 6,000, depending on weather, the parade begins at dark (7 pm) with an awards ceremony immediately following at The Depot. The parade and awards ceremony are free to watch and family-friendly.
We’ve paraded down Main Street for over 30 years and survived a pandemic. Last year, the diehards responsible renamed ourselves the Norman Mardi Gras Society. We’ll continue to put on the parade each year and hope to add more community outreach with presentations, workshops and classes.
Our 2025 theme is"Pollinator Palooza"
Want to join the fun? Get together some friends, form a Krewe, and come out to play!
We’re Looking for Sponsors
The Norman Mardi Gras Parade is a community event and we depend on your help. Multiple levels are available. The deadline to appear on the banner, posters & flyers is February 12.
Parade Route
The parade begins at the Depot, proceeds north on Jones, then west down Main St to the judges stand at Crawford, heads south on Crawford, and west on E. Comanche before arriving at the Depot again for the Awards Ceremony
