LET'S PARDI!
Pardi Gras is a collaborative effort between the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce and Destination Aransas Pass. The two non-profit organizations created Pardi Gras to reignite the Aransas Pass downtown and increase foot traffic during winter months. Proceeds of the event are utilized toward beautification projects for Downtown Aransas Pass.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Parade 10:00 AM
The parade will take place Saturday, February 10, 2024 and will kick off the Pardi Gras festival in Downtown Aransas Pass.
Event Location: 203-360 S. Commercial St. Aransas Pass, TX 78336
Parade Route: Starts at the intersection of E. Magnolia and Commercial St, proceeds Northbound on Commercial St and ends left onto Wheeler Ave.
**After the parade 203-360 of S. Commercial St. will be closed to thru traffic until event closure**
Participating in the Parade: $25 Entry Fee
- To participate in the parade please fill out the brief form linked below and remit payment to the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce.
- Parade Lineup Begins at 9:00AM on corner of Arch St. and E. Magnolia Ave. facing Magnolia Ave. behind ValueBank Texas. Please DO NOT park on Magnolia or block the ValueBank Texas Entrance.
- Parade Judging Begins at 9:30 AM.
How do I pay the entry fee? Payments can be made over the phone by calling the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce office at (361) 758-2750 or in person by visiting our physical location 130 W. Goodnight Ave, Aransas Pass, TX 78336. Please make checks out to Destination Aransas Pass.
Cash Prizes & Trophies
1st Place Best Overall Entry - $175 Cash & Trophy
2nd Place Entry - $100 Cash & Trophy
3rd Place Entry - $75 Cash & Trophy
Pardi Gras Parade Route & Parade Staging Map
Gumbo Cook-Off Competition
$25 Fee Per Team
Cash Prizes & Trophies
1st Place - $500 Cash & Trophy
2nd Place - $250 Cash & Trophy
People's Choice Award - $125 Cash & Trophy
How do I pay the entry fee? Payments can be made over the phone by calling the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce office at (361) 758-2750 or in person by visiting our physical location 130 W. Goodnight Ave, Aransas Pass, TX 78336. Please make checks out to Destination Aransas Pass.
Vendors & Food Trucks
Craft Vendors: $75 Fee
- Check-In 8:00 AM
- Pardi Gras craft vendors must be vending merchandise. Vendors that are soliciting services will NOT be accepted in the craft vendor section. Spaces are reserved for commercial vendors (Insurance companies, telecommunications, health insurance, etc.)
Food Trucks: $75 Fee
- Check-In 8:00 AM
- Food trucks must acquire a 1-Day City Food Truck Permit ($25). Please contact Aransas Pass Public Works at (361) 758-3111 to secure permit.
Commercial Vendors (Soliciting Services): $350
- Check-In 8:00 AM
How do I pay the entry fee? Payments can be made over the phone by calling the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce office at (361) 758-2750 or in person by visiting our physical location 130 W. Goodnight Ave, Aransas Pass, TX 78336. Please make checks out to Destination Aransas Pass.
- All vendor fees shall be paid to the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce, vendor space cannot be held without payment.
- All fees are non-refundable.