Mardi Gras Grand Nationals

About 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. 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!

2025 Championship Information

General Information

PERFORMANCE ORDER:

Prep/Novice/Rec teams: Friday only

Elite teams: Saturday/Sunday

More information coming soon!

Housing Information

Coming Soon!

Bid Information

2026-2027 Bid Information:

The Cheerleading Worlds

2 Full Paid Bids
4 At-Large Bids
View 2026-2027 Worlds Bid Declaration

The Summit Championships

View 2026-2027 Summit Championships Bid Guide (The Summit, The D2 Summit, The Youth Summit, The Rec Summit, The Regional Summit)

The Quest Recreational Championship

View 2026-2027 Quest Declaration

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

Event Contacts

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

Event Coordinator: Rachel Galvan – RGalvan@varsity.com
Registration Specialist: Bonita Moore – BMoore@varsity.com
Sales & Experience Advisor: Kiley Bell – KBell@varsity.com
Scoring Experience Manager: Matt Skorcz – MSkorcz@varsity.com

Mardi Gras 2024

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

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