About Mardi Gras Spirit

  • “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!”  Everyone knows Mardi Gras is one big party and at our championships, you’ll leave with awards, smiles and BEADS!
  • No matter the level of your team, you are sure to have a great time.  At our Championships, no one goes away empty handed. Unique plaques! Champion Banners! Special Gifts! Medallions! All done in Mardi Gras Style.
  • Our awards ceremonies have music & a mini parade featuring YOU – cheerleaders, dancers, coaches and parents.  And no parade is complete without costumes & Beads!

Put Mardi Gras Spirit Grand Nationals on your competition calendar and “Let The Good Times Roll!”

Upcoming Events

Mardi Gras - Grand Nationals - DI/DII

New Orleans, LA, 1/17/2026 - 1/18/2026

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Location
New Orleans Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA, 70130
US
Dates
1/17/2026 - 1/18/2026
Saturday Doors Open - 7:00 PM
Sunday Doors Open - 7:00 AM
Monday Doors Open - 7:00 AM
Housing Designation
Housing Required
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

500 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Cheerleading Worlds

The Summit

3 Paid Bids & 12 At-Large Bids

The D2 Summit

3 Paid Bids & 8 At-Large Bids

The Youth Summit

1 Paid Bid & 5 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit

2 Paid Bids & Top 3 Teams in eligible divisions qualify

The Recreational Summit

5 At-Large Bids

The Quest

1 Silver Bid & Top 3 Teams in eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

Mardi Gras - Biloxi - Showdown - DI/DII

Biloxi, MS, 1/31/2026 - 2/1/2026

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Location
Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
2350 Beach Boulevard
Biloxi, MS, 39531
US
Dates
1/31/2026 - 2/1/2026
Saturday Doors Open - 7:00 AM
Sunday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Spectator Pricing
  • Adult - 1 DayAdult - 2 DayMilitary/Child/Senior - 1 DayMilitary/Child/Senior - 2 Day
  • $ 32$ 53$ 27$ 43
Child Ages - 6 to 16 (Under 6 are free)
Adult Ages - 17 to 64
Senior Age - 65+
Military must provide ID
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Summit

14 At-Large Bids

The D2 Summit

12 At-Large Bids

The Youth Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Recreational Summit

6 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit

Top 3 Teams in eligible divisions qualify

The Quest

1 Silver Bid & Top 3 Teams in eligible divisions qualify

PAST EVENTS

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Mardi Gras - Biloxi - Showdown - DI/DII
Biloxi, MS, 2/1/2025 - 2/2/2025
Results
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Mardi Gras - Grand Nationals - DI/DII
New Orleans, LA, 1/17/2025 - 1/19/2025
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Mardi Gras - Galveston - Challenge - DI/DII
Galveston, TX, 11/9/2024 - 11/9/2024

Mardi Gras
Grand Nationals

January 13-14, 2024
New Orleans, LA

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