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.
  • 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.

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, including:

  • A Mardi Gras-themed 5K and fun walk
  • Kids fun run
  • Crawfish boil
  • King Cake Eating Contest
  • Live music from Spazmatics
  • Hot air balloon glow
  • Fun contests and programming
  • Food trucks and vendors
  • Shopping
  • Fireworks
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 & Fun Walk

  • Open to all ages
  • Each participant receives a t-shirt and a finisher’s medal
  • Awards for best dressed female, male, and krewe (5–10 people)
  • Packet pickup information and race ticket details coming soon
Four crayfish with white painted numbers on their backs are placed in a white mesh basket, ready for a Big Easy crawfish boil with authentic Cajun flair.

Crawfish

Enjoy crawfish, corn, and potatoes boiled in Louisiana spices. Details on menu, pricing, and pre-registration will be announced soon

A group of people in colorful outfits pose under a "Big Easy in Little Elm" sign with large green and purple masks, bringing vibrant Cajun flair to this lively outdoor event.

Parking

  • Parking passes are $10
  • Pick up your packet early, show your race bib, and receive free parking!
A man in a striped shirt and red cap picks up a tray of Cajun fries from a food truck window at night, savoring the bold flavors of the Big Easy.

Vendor Applications

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