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Mardi Gras Spirit Events

“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.  Mardi Gras Spirit Events are held nationwide with our World Bid Qualifier at Mardi Gras Nationals in New Orleans!  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!  So put a Mardi Gras Spirit Championship on your competition calendar and “Let The Good Times Roll!”

Upcoming Events

MG Extravaganza National

New Orleans, LA, 1/16/2021 - 1/17/2021

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Location
New Orleans Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA, 70130
US
Dates
1/16/2021 - 1/17/2021
pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Cheerleading Worlds

Worlds Bids will be available. Please see the Worlds Bid Scale for more information.

The Summit

2 Paid Bid, 5 At-Large Bids, 4 At-Large Int. Division Bids

The D2 Summit

2 Paid Bids, 5 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit

At-Large Bids

The U.S. Finals

Gold Bids

Additional Information

Event Contact: Please contact Leah or Katie if you need assistance regarding this event:
Leah: leah@varsityhouston.com
Katie: katie@varsityhouston.com

Summary/Performance Orders:
Tentative Summary of Events (subject to change)

Divisions Offered: All Star Cheer*
*All Star Prep & Novice Teams will compete/perform on Friday evening (Awards Friday night).  Exhibition & CheerABILITIES Teams will perform on Saturday.  All Star Elite Teams will compete on Saturday (Prelims) and Sunday (Finals).

Hotel Accommodations: Housing is required for this event.  Contact Team Travel Source with the lowest rates with Stay Smart:  CLICK HERE for details.

Awards:
•  CHEER WORLD BIDS: Varsity All Star Worlds Bid Scale
•  Grand Champion Banner & Gift
•  Champion Banner, Medals & Gift
•  Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Teams
•  Placement Banner for all Teams
•  Participation Plaque & Medals for Exhibition & CheerABILITIES
•  Mardi Gras Parade with costumes, beads, athletes, coaches and audience participation!!

Music: MGS will follow the Varsity Music Guidelines for all competitions.  Please visit varsity.com/music for the most up-to-date guidelines and latest resources. 

Security Screening: The safety of the athletes and guests is our number one priority, and many of our host facilities have implemented enhanced security procedures for attendees.  Some of these enhanced security measures include: All bags, purses, backpacks, waist packs, etc. will be examined prior to entering. *We anticipate that additional time will be required for the coordination of these additional security measures.  Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

Photos/Videos:  Universal Event Photography is our official photographer.  No online sales of action shots, all photos must be purchased at the competition. Spectators may video. No Gym, parent/spectator, athlete or Photographer/Videographer has the right to offer images/videos for resale. Video/photography from any MGS event is the exclusive property of Mardi Gras Spirit Events. 

MG Bead Bonanza

Hot Springs, AR, 1/30/2021 - 1/30/2021

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Location
Bank OZK Arena
134 Convention Blvd
Hot Springs, AR, 71901
US
Dates
1/30/2021 - 1/30/2021
pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Summit

3 Wild Card Bids

The D2 Summit

3 Wild Card Bids

The Regional Summit

At-Large Bids

The U.S. Finals

Gold Bids

The Quest

1 At-Large Bid

Additional Information

Event Contact: Please contact Leah or Katie if you need assistance regarding this event:
Leah: leah@varsityhouston.com
Katie: katie@varsityhouston.com

Divisions Offered: All Star Cheer, Rec Cheer
Hotel Accommodations: Housing is not required for this event, but it is available to you. Learn more about Stay Smart, CLICK HERE

Awards: 
•  Grand Champion Banner & gift
•  Champion Banner & Medals
•  Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Teams
•  Placement Banner for all Teams
•  Participation Plaque for Exhibition & CheerABILITIES
•  Mardi Gras Parade with costumes, beads, athletes, coaches and audience participation!!

Music: MGS will follow the Varsity Music Guidelines for all competitions.  Please visit varsity.com/music for the most up-to-date guidelines and latest resources. 

Security Screening: The safety of the athletes and guests is our number one priority, and many of our host facilities have implemented enhanced security procedures for attendees.  Some of these enhanced security measures include: All bags, purses, backpacks, waist packs, etc. will be examined prior to entering. *We anticipate that additional time will be required for the coordination of these additional security measures.  Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

Photos/Videos: Mardi Gras Spirit Events does not have a professional photographer or videographer at this event. Spectators are allowed to take their own photos/videos. NO telephoto lenses over 200 MM permitted at events.

 

MG Bead Fest

Beaumont, TX, 2/13/2021 - 2/13/2021

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Location
Ford Park
5115 Interstate 10 Access Rd
Beaumont, TX, 77705
US
Dates
2/13/2021 - 2/13/2021
pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Summit

3 Wild Card Bids

The D2 Summit

3 Wild Card Bids

The Regional Summit

At-Large Bids

The U.S. Finals

Gold Bids

The Quest

1 At-Large Bid

Additional Information

Event Contact: Please contact Leah or Katie if you need assistance regarding this event:
Leah: leah@varsityhouston.com
Katie: katie@varsityhouston.com

Divisions Offered: All Star Cheer, Rec Cheer
Hotel Accommodations: Housing is not required for this event, but it is available to you. Learn more about Stay Smart, CLICK HERE 

Awards: 
•  Grand Champion Banner & gift
•  Champion Banner & Medals
•  Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Teams
•  Placement Banner for all Teams
•  Participation Plaque for Exhibition & CheerABILITIES
•  Mardi Gras Parade with costumes, beads, athletes, coaches and audience participation!!

Music: MGS will follow the Varsity Music Guidelines for all competitions.  Please visit varsity.com/music for the most up-to-date guidelines and latest resources. 

Security Screening: The safety of the athletes and guests is our number one priority, and many of our host facilities have implemented enhanced security procedures for attendees.  Some of these enhanced security measures include: All bags, purses, backpacks, waist packs, etc. will be examined prior to entering. *We anticipate that additional time will be required for the coordination of these additional security measures.  Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

Photos/Videos: Mardi Gras Spirit Events does not have a professional photographer or videographer at this event. Spectators are allowed to take their own photos/videos. NO telephoto lenses over 200 MM permitted at events.

 

MG Battle for the Beads

San Marcos, TX, 2/21/2021 - 2/21/2021

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Location
Texas State University
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX, 78666
US
Dates
2/21/2021 - 2/21/2021
pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Summit

3 Wild Card Bids

The D2 Summit

3 Wild Card Bids

The Regional Summit

At-Large Bids

The U.S. Finals

Gold Bids

The Quest

1 At-Large Bid

Additional Information

Event Contact: Please contact Leah or Katie if you need assistance regarding this event:
Leah: leah@varsityhouston.com
Katie: katie@varsityhouston.com

Divisions Offered: All Star Cheer, Rec Cheer
Hotel Accommodations: Housing is not required for this event, but it is available to you. Learn more about Stay Smart, CLICK HERE

Awards: 
•  Grand Champion Banner & gift
•  Champion Banner & Medals
•  Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Teams
•  Placement Banner for all Teams
•  Participation Plaque for Exhibition & CheerABILITIES
•  Mardi Gras Parade with costumes, beads, athletes, coaches and audience participation!!

Music: MGS will follow the Varsity Music Guidelines for all competitions.  Please visit varsity.com/music for the most up-to-date guidelines and latest resources. 

Security Screening: The safety of the athletes and guests is our number one priority, and many of our host facilities have implemented enhanced security procedures for attendees.  Some of these enhanced security measures include: All bags, purses, backpacks, waist packs, etc. will be examined prior to entering. *We anticipate that additional time will be required for the coordination of these additional security measures.  Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

Photos/Videos: Mardi Gras Spirit Events does not have a professional photographer or videographer at this event. Spectators are allowed to take their own photos/videos. NO telephoto lenses over 200 MM permitted at events.

 

MG Bead Blast

Reading, PA, 3/6/2021 - 3/6/2021

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Location
Santander Arena
700 Penn St
Reading, PA, 19602
US
Dates
3/6/2021 - 3/6/2021
pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Summit

3 Wild Card Bids

The D2 Summit

3 Wild Card Bids

The Regional Summit

At-Large Bids

The U.S. Finals

Gold Bids

Additional Information

Event Contact: Please contact Leah or Katie if you need assistance regarding this event:
Leah: leah@varsityhouston.com
Katie: katie@varsityhouston.com

Divisions Offered: All Star Cheer, Rec Cheer
Hotel Accommodations: Housing is not required for this event, but it is available to you. Learn more about Stay Smart, CLICK HERE

Awards: 
•  Grand Champion Banner & gift
•  Champion Banner & Medals
•  Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Teams
•  Placement Banner for all Teams
•  Participation Plaque for Exhibition & CheerABILITIES
•  Mardi Gras Parade with costumes, beads, athletes, coaches and audience participation!!

Music: MGS will follow the Varsity Music Guidelines for all competitions.  Please visit varsity.com/music for the most up-to-date guidelines and latest resources. 

Security Screening: The safety of the athletes and guests is our number one priority, and many of our host facilities have implemented enhanced security procedures for attendees.  Some of these enhanced security measures include: All bags, purses, backpacks, waist packs, etc. will be examined prior to entering. *We anticipate that additional time will be required for the coordination of these additional security measures.  Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

Photos/Videos: Mardi Gras Spirit Events does not have a professional photographer or videographer at this event. Spectators are allowed to take their own photos/videos. NO telephoto lenses over 200 MM permitted at events.

 

MG Spirit Spectacular

St. Louis, MO, 4/11/2021 - 4/11/2021

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Location
Chaifetz Arena
1 S Compton Ave
St. Louis, MO, 63103
US
Dates
4/11/2021 - 4/11/2021
pageLocation: all-star
Bids

The Regional Summit

At-Large Bids

The U.S. Finals

Gold Bids

Additional Information

Event Contact: Please contact Leah or Katie if you need assistance regarding this event:
Leah: leah@varsityhouston.com
Katie: katie@varsityhouston.com

Divisions Offered: All Star Cheer, Rec Cheer
Hotel Accommodations: Housing is not required for this event, but it is available to you. Learn more about Stay Smart, CLICK HERE

Awards: 
•  Grand Champion Banner & gift
•  Champion Banner & Medals
•  Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Teams
•  Placement Banner for all Teams
•  Participation Plaque for Exhibition & CheerABILITIES
•  Mardi Gras Parade with costumes, beads, athletes, coaches and audience participation!!

Music: MGS will follow the Varsity Music Guidelines for all competitions.  Please visit varsity.com/music for the most up-to-date guidelines and latest resources. 

Security Screening: The safety of the athletes and guests is our number one priority, and many of our host facilities have implemented enhanced security procedures for attendees.  Some of these enhanced security measures include: All bags, purses, backpacks, waist packs, etc. will be examined prior to entering. *We anticipate that additional time will be required for the coordination of these additional security measures.  Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

Photos/Videos: Mardi Gras Spirit Events does not have a professional photographer or videographer at this event. Spectators are allowed to take their own photos/videos. NO telephoto lenses over 200 MM permitted at events.

 

PAST EVENTS

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MG Jester Jingle
Westwego, LA, 12/8/2019 - 12/8/2019
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MG Jester Jubilation
Concord, NC, 12/15/2019 - 12/15/2019
Results
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MG Extravaganza National
New Orleans, LA, 1/18/2020 - 1/19/2020
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MG Bead Bonanza
Hot Springs, AR, 2/8/2020 - 2/8/2020
Results
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MG Bead Fest
Beaumont, TX, 2/15/2020 - 2/15/2020
Results
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MG Battle for the Beads
San Marcos, TX, 2/23/2020 - 2/23/2020
Results
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MG Bead Blast
Reading, PA, 3/7/2020 - 3/7/2020
Results
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MG Spirit Spectacular - POSTPONED
St. Louis, MO, 4/5/2020 - 4/5/2020
Results

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