Fat Tuesday is next week (Feb. 17), but the Mardi Gras festivities are kicking off early. Fort Worth isn't skimping on the celebration this year — check out these upcoming events.

Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 9-11 a.m. | Cravens Park, Arlington | $25-$50 | Lace up your sneakers for a one-mile, 5K, or 10K race. Registration includes a festive racer's T-shirt, an over-the-top finisher medal, and family-friendly activities. A live DJ will be on the decks, plus plenty of snacks for fuel. Let the good times run.

Oak Cliff 2026 Mardi Gras Festival & Parade | Sunday, Feb. 15 |1 p.m.| Oak Cliff, Dallas | Free | The largest Mardi Gras celebration in North Texas is family-friendly and filled with floats, music, and colorful costumes. The parade will run down Davis Street from Nova (near Kessler Theater).

Landmark's Mardi Gras + Nola Trip Giveaway | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 12-6 p.m. | Landmark | Cost of purchase | Create your own festive mask and the mask station, grab a free ticket to be entered to win a trip to New Orleans, and enjoy $2 Hurricanes and Gumbo until 2 p.m. Live DJs bring the best of Nola-style jazz and bounce.

Mardi Gras Bash | Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, Bedford | Cost of purchase | The Mid-Cities' most iconic Fat Tuesday party. Feast on authentic crawfish, vibe to live entertainment, sip on specialty drinks and leave with a collection of beads. Don't skip on its King Cake.

6th Annual Mardi Gras Party (21+) | Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 5-10 p.m. | Tulane's | Cost of purchase | Your chance to celebrate Big Easy-style. Experience a tarot card reading 6-8 p.m. and listen to live bluegrass from The Fallout Boys starting at 8 p.m. at Fort Worth's New Orleans-inspired bar. They'll also be having drink specials, swag, and beads.

Check out other Mardi Gras goings-on this weekend.