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 - Galveston - Challenge - DI/DII

Galveston, TX, 11/9/2024 - 11/9/2024

Location
Moody Gardens Convention Center
7 Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX, 77554
US
Dates
11/9/2024 - 11/9/2024
Saturday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Spectator Pricing
  • Adult Day 1Military, Child, and Senior Day 1
  • $ 19$ 14
Child Ages - 6 to 16 (Under 6 are free)
Adult Ages - 17 to 64
Senior Age - 65+
Military must provide ID
pageLocation: all-star
Additional Information

Performance Orders: 

 Admissions: 

  • We will not sell physical tickets at the door or take cash for admittance at any Varsity All Star competitions. Spectators purchasing tickets will need a valid email address and a credit card number. They will receive a digital ticket that can be scanned upon entry. Upon arrival, you will check in with the Varsity All Star Staff at the door where they will exchange your digital ticket for the appropriate wristband.   
  • Doors to the venue will open at 8 AM. Please use the Expo C entrance to enter the building and follow the signage to the performance hall.  

Parking:  

  • Parking will be available at Moody Gardens Convention Center Garage – 7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554 for Free. 

Venue Information: Please note this facility has restrictions on the following:  

  • No outside food or drink is allowed though concessions may be purchased inside the venue.  
  • No firearms.  
  • Priority Viewing will be available for spectators.  
  • Athletes are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to the event and throughout the warm-up process. There are water filling stations available throughout the venue.  Coaches, it may be helpful to bring an extra bag or tote with you into warm-ups to collect your team’s water bottles before they take the performance floor.  
  • No aerosol products (hairspray, glitter, etc.) are allowed. Use of these products inside the facility will result in a fine. 

Concessions & Vendors 

  • Concessions will be available throughout the venue inside and outside of the performance halls. 
  • Event Merchandise will be available from ASO and Hoppenly located in the South Lobby – Expo B.  

Event Results: 

  • Event results will be uploaded throughout the weekend on Varsity TV.  

Photography/Media Policy:  

  • Varsity will allow recording on personal devices. No commercial recording (audio or visual) or commercial live streaming is allowed in the competition venue or other event related venues (including but not limited to, hotels and restaurants) or on the grounds of any such venues (collectively, ‘Event Locations’).  
  • Interested in photographing at a Varsity Spirit event? Click HERE! 

Watch Live: 

  • Join Varsity TV and tune in to watch live streaming coverage of every performance! Visit the event hub for exclusive event coverage including on-demand routine videos, interviews, highlights, results, and more! Click here for more information. 

This is a Housing Offered Event:  

Event Contacts: Our team is here for your team. The following staff members can assist your program with this event:  

  • Event Coordinator:  Jaime Pena – JPena@varsity.com 
  • Registration Specialist:  Brooke McClary – BMcclary@varsity.com 
  • Sales & Experience Advisor:   Kristi Harr – KHarr@varsity.com​ 
  • Scoring Experience Manager: Matt Skorcz – MSkorcz@varsity.com 

Mardi Gras - Grand Nationals - DI/DII

New Orleans, LA, 1/17/2025 - 1/19/2025

Location
New Orleans Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA, 70130
US
Dates
1/17/2025 - 1/19/2025
Friday Doors Open - 7:00 AM
Saturday Doors Open - 7:00 AM
Housing Designation
Housing Required
Spectator Pricing
  • Adult Day 1Adult Day 2Military, Child, and Senior Day 1Military, Child, and Senior Day 2
  • $ 34$ 60$ 29$ 40
Child Ages - 6 to 16 (Under 6 are free)
Adult Ages - 17 to 64
Senior Age - 65+
Military must provide ID
pageLocation: all-star

Mardi Gras - Biloxi - Showdown - DI/DII

Biloxi, MS, 2/1/2025 - 2/2/2025

Location
Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
2350 Beach Boulevard
Biloxi, MS, 39531
US
Dates
2/1/2025 - 2/2/2025
Saturday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Sunday Doors Open - 8:00 AM
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
pageLocation: all-star

PAST EVENTS

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Mardi Gras - Biloxi - Showdown - DI/DII
Biloxi, MS, 2/3/2024 - 2/4/2024
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Mardi Gras - Grand Nationals - DI/DII
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Mardi Gras - Galveston - Challenge - DI/DII
Galveston, TX, 11/11/2023 - 11/11/2023

Mardi Gras
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January 13-14, 2024
New Orleans, LA

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