The annual CarniVail celebration returns to Vail Village February 25 and 26. Embrace the Cajun culture of New Orleans during this Mardis Gras-meets-mountain town celebration.

From a crawfish boil to a Mardis Gras street party with live music, CarniVail adds a family-friendly twist to winter in Vail. Visit Vail with your family, stay at the spacious Solaris Residences, pack your festive green, gold and purple Mardi Gras apparel and beads and then head to the village for our favorite New Orleans-inspired festival! Read on for a line up of festival events.

Saturday, February 25

The World’s Highest Low-Country Crawfish Boil

When: 12 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle’s Nest
What: Enjoy a traditional Mardis Gras lunch featuring crawfish, sausage, gumbo, beer specials and more. Live music presented by Johnny Schleper.

 

Bud Light CarniVail Party at Express Lift

When: 3 – 6 p.m.
Where: Express Lift
What: Join the après party with great giveaways, food and drink specials and more.

 

Sunday, February 26

Mardi Gras

When: 12 – 3 p.m.
Where: Mid-Vail
What: Vail’s version of Bourbon street complete with New Orleans-style gumbo, jambalaya and beignets. Live entertainment presented by The Sessh.

 

Bud Light CarniVail Party at Express Lift

When: 3 – 6 p.m.
Where: Express Lift
What: An après party with giveaways (including a cruiser bike), food and drink specials and more.

 

Mark your calendars and learn more about Vail’s annual New Orleans celebration here.