Three MARDI GRAS-STYLE Events in Manitou Springs

2026 Manitou Carnivale
Theme: All You Need Is Love

Weekends of Mardi Gras Fun

Returning in 2026, Manitou Carnivale will be parading its 33rd crazy year down the streets of Manitou Springs! Join us for a FUNdraiser called CarniBall (Saturday, 02/07/26), plus the Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off (11 AM-1 PM) and the Carnivale Parade (lines up at noon) on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Local shops and restaurants will also be offering some deals as sweet as King cake, as well as food specials (to hopefully include some warm, tasty gumbo!).

Dress in your Mardi Gras best, put on a feathered mask, and let the good times roll while you enjoy all that Manitou Springs has to offer!

Carniball

Start your Carnivale weekend in style with drinks, Cajun-inspired food, Silent Auction, live music & entertainers.
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Mumbo Jumbo gumbo Cook-off

Don't miss this early, more tasty prequel to Carnivale Parade.
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Carnivale
Parade

Parade RSVP is OPEN! Arrive at 12 pm to lineup for a 1 pm start.
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Getting to Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off and Carnivale Parade

Stop at any Pike Ride hub and pick up an e-bike for a quick yet beautiful ride into Manitou Springs. You can ride all the way to Soda Springs Park and park your bike at any bicycle rack. 

Use code “CARNIVALE2025” for 1 FREE trip (up to 20 minutes). Rides longer than 20 minutes will be charged at the standard $0.25/minute rate.

Grab a bus! The #3 Metro Bus will be running all day and drops off at Memorial Park. 

The #33 FREE shuttle for Manitou Springs will stop running from 12pm until 2pm on February 14, 2026 due to the parade.

Parking will be available for a fee at the Dillon Mobility Hub Parking Lot. The #33 shuttle will be running on a detour, but still able to drop you off near these events.

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