Text graphic reads "Big Easy in Little Elm" in playful, uneven lettering with varying sizes and colors on a light background, capturing the fun spirit of Cajun vibes.

Join us for the 12th annual Big Easy in Little Elm on Saturday, February 28, 2026

Little Elm Park - 701 W Eldorado Pkwy. | 5-9 p.m.

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  • Two people in colorful Mardi Gras attire smile and gesture enthusiastically at a fun run event in the Big Easy, surrounded by other participants and bright sunlight.
  • A group of adults and children stand around a table covered with plastic, watching live crawfish in the center during a lively Cajun outdoor event.
  • A woman smiling at the camera, capturing the vibrant spirit of the Big Easy.

Get ready for your favorite Cajun festivities!

  • Mardi Gras-themed 5K & Fun Walk
  • Kids 1K Fun Run
  • Crawfish boil & King Cake Eating Contest
  • Live music (SPAZMATICS)
  • Hot air balloon glow
  • Fun contests & programming
  • Food trucks, vendors, shopping
  • Fireworks & more!

RACE EVENTS


Each participant will receive a t-shirt and the first 1000 registered will get a finishers medal.
Awards will be given for the best dressed female, male, and krewe (a krewe is five to 10 people)

Children in colorful Mardi Gras attire participate in a festive race, sprinting past a cajun-decorated float and a yellow finish line arch on a sunny Big Easy day.

5K

$35

Price increases after December 30, 2025

  • Event Time: 5:15 PM

  • Open to all ages

  • Each participant receives a t-shirt

1K Fun Run

$30

Price increases after December 30, 2025

  • Event Time: 5 PM

  • Open to all ages – Fun for kids and families

  • Each participant receives a t-shirt

RACE INFORMATION

Event information for Big Easy in Little Elm: enjoy a cajun celebration! Parking is $10 per car, race starts at 5 p.m. (arrive by 4 p.m.), and register for the King Cake contest on arrival.
Aerial map showing 5K and 1K fun run routes at Little Elm Park with start/finish points, marked paths, and numbered checkpoints. Big Easy event branding with a hint of Cajun flair appears at the top.
Aerial view of a parking map showing the overflow lot near a lake, with Eldorado Parkway running through the area. The "Big Easy Little Elm" logo sets a Cajun vibe in the top right corner.

PARKING INFORMATION

Info: $10 per pass, pre-purchase or on-site

Free for participants showing race bib

CRAWFISH BOIL

Straight from Louisiana to Little Elm! 🦞

We’re thrilled to welcome The Crawfish Hole to The Big Easy on February 28! They’re bringing authentic Cajun crawfish, shrimp, boudin, and all the bold Louisiana flavors you know and love—right here in Little Elm.

Cajun crawfish boil featuring yellow corn on the cob, red potatoes, mushrooms, and whole crawfish, all closely arranged for a true taste of the Big Easy.

Pre-Sale

$25

(ends Wednesday, February 25 at 11:59 p.m.)

 Includes 2 lbs crawfish, 1 corn, 2 potatoes

Race Add-On

$20

Add at 5K registration for post-race priority access

Day Of Event

$30

Includes 2 lbs crawfish, 1 corn, 2 potatoes

Family Pack

$60

(ends Wednesday, February 25 at 11:59 p.m.)

Includes 5 lbs crawfish, 3 corn, 5 potatoes
Limited quantity available

Vendor Applications

Interested in other ways you can participate? Apply to become a vendor!

  • People at an outdoor event in the Big Easy wearing medals and colorful beads; close-up of a Mardi Gras-themed medal; group of roller derby participants holding supportive signs, capturing true Cajun spirit.
  • A hot air balloon inflates at dusk, people enjoy a cajun feast while watching fireworks at night, and a lively crowd in the Big Easy attends an outdoor concert.
  • A collage shows a king cake, a marching band performing outdoors, and people gathered around a decorated table for a cajun crawfish boil at a lively Mardi Gras festival in the Big Easy.