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Join us for the Saltwater Mardi Gras Festival! | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Downtown Aransas Pass
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Avoid the lines

Pre-Purchase Event Admission

Admission Info Coming Soon!

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Entertainment, Activities & More

Explore the Shrimporee Program

2025 Vendor Info Coming Soon!

Largest Shrimp Festival in Texas!

Festival Hours

2025 FESTIVAL DATES COMING SOON!

Friday: 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Saturday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Shrimporee Festival Grounds: 200 E. Johnson Ave, Aransas Pass, Texas 78336

Admission Pricing

ADMISSION PRICING & WEEKEND PASS INFO WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!

Ages 7 & Under Free

**Concert access is included in gate admission**

**Carnival tickets are sold separately and are not included in gate admission.**

Festival Info

  • If you pre-purchased admission through Eventbrite walk up to the gates and collect tickets in the Eventbrite access lane
  • Shuttles stop running after event closure
  • Lawn Chairs, wagons, and strollers are allowed into the festival grounds.
  • No outside food, drinks, or ice chests will be permitted into the festival grounds. 
  • For more information during the event, please visit the blue information building inside the festival grounds
  • Lost & Found items can be claimed and dropped off at the blue Information Building inside the festival grounds.
  • Only service pets will be allowed into the festival grounds. 

Live Music & Entertainment

2025 ENTERTAINER LINEUP COMING SOON!

Shrimporee Parade

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The Shrimporee parade is a beloved tradition and festival staple that brings excitement and color to the festive atmosphere. It provides an opportunity for local organizations, businesses, and community members to come together and showcase their creativity through vibrant floats and decorated vehicles.

The parade can be seen from Commercial Street in Downtown Aransas Pass. It will start at the intersection of E. Maddox Ave. and Commercial St., and end at the corner of Commercial and Magnolia street. View the parade route below. 

No Entry Fee to Participate in the Parade! 

Parking & Shuttles

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Parking at the the Festival Grounds

  • Parking at the Shrimporee festival grounds during peak festival times is limited.
  • We encourage event attendees to take advantage of the FREE Park & Ride Shuttles sponsored by the Port of Corpus Christi.
  • Parking at the Festival Grounds costs $5-$7 per vehicle.
  • All proceeds from festival parking lots benefit youth non-profit organizations.
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Free Park & Ride Shuttles

Attendees can park at one of our satellite parking lots and take a complimentary shuttle to and from the festival. The shuttles operate continuously during the festival hours, providing convenient and hassle-free transportation for all attendees.

Satellite Parking Lots

  • AP Chamber (130 W. Goodnight Ave)
  • Compton Hall (704 W. Yoakum)
  • Dollar General (709 S. Commercial)

The below satellite parking lots will be open on Friday & Saturday only 

  • Aransas Pass Civic Center (700 W. Wheeler) Parking in Grass Lot ONLY
  • Care Regional Medical Center (1711 W. Wheeler)

Thank you to our Elite Sponsors!

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