{"id":58639,"date":"2021-10-13T14:50:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T14:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/?page_id=58639"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:11:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:11:53","slug":"mardi-gras-grand-nationals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/mardi-gras-grand-nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"Mardi Gras Grand Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center top;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style><div class='wrap-banner-three-fourths vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex vc_row-no-padding    ' id='element_id' ><div class='banner-three-fourths wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-9 vc_col-has-fill b-lazy '    data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Louisiana-Cheer-Force-Ice_L2-Junior-Flex-Medium-1536x825.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1>Mardi Gras<br \/>\nGrand Nationals<\/h1>\n<p class=\"Body\">SAVE THE DATE: January 16-17, 2027<br \/>\nNew Orleans, LA<\/p>\n<div class='wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CompetitionSearch?eventId=a1BPn000003u5Cz&#038;utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=varsitydotcom&#038;utm_campaign=vas-nyrcompetition-26_27&#038;MC_Job_ID__c=1200000' rel='' target='_blank' title='2026-2027 Date & Location'>2026-2027 Date & Location<\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-btn-banner mobile tablet'><a class='btn-banner' href='https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MGSAwards-26' rel=''  target='_blank' title='Awards Schedule'>Awards Schedule <i class='fa fa-angle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='banner-cta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-3'><div class='vc_column-inner'><a  href='https:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CompetitionSearch?eventId=a1B0H00000KaB8iUAF&#038;utm_campaign=nyrevents-19-20&#038;utm_medium=vas-brand&#038;utm_source=brand-website&#038;utm_term=mgs' title='Search & Register for Competitions' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MGS-Top-CTA-330x220.jpg)''><span>Search & Register for Competitions<\/span><\/a>    <a data-modal='contact' data-contact-topic='competitions' href='#' title='Contact My All Star Advisor' target='_self' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MGSE_1-4BackgroundImageCTABottom.jpg)''><span>Contact My All Star Advisor<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section el_class=&#8221;wrap-section wrap-square-promo&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;wrap-text-combo&#8221;]<div class='wrap-image-text-content vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ACE-Cheer-Company-Freebirds_L6-Senior-Coed-Small-1000x720.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ACE-Cheer-Company-Freebirds_L6-Senior-Coed-Small-500x360.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ACE-Cheer-Company-Freebirds_L6-Senior-Coed-Small-1000x720.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h4>About Mardi Gras Spirit Events<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cLaissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!\u201d \u00a0Everyone knows Mardi Gras is one big party and at our championships, you\u2019ll leave with awards, smiles and BEADS!<\/li>\n<li>No matter the level of your team, you are sure to have a great time.\u00a0 At our Championships, no one goes away empty handed. Unique plaques! Champion Banners! Special Gifts! Medallions! All done in Mardi Gras Style.<\/li>\n<li>Our awards ceremonies have music &amp; a mini parade featuring YOU \u2013 cheerleaders, dancers, coaches and parents.\u00a0 And no parade is complete without costumes &amp; Beads!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;events&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>2025 Championship Information<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a406e63cf7e51_76418078' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>General Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><em>Coming Soon!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a406e63cf81c1_34348358' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Housing Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><em>Coming Soon!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a406e63cf83f5_71673587' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Bid Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>2025-2026 Bid Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thecheerleadingworlds.net\/\">The Cheerleading Worlds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 Full Paid Bids<\/li>\n<li>4 At-Large Bids<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/25-26-VAS-WorldsBidDec\">View 2025-206 Worlds Bid Declaration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/\">The Summit Championships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\"><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/SummitChamps-BidGuide25-26\">View 2025-2026 Summit Championships Bid Guide<\/a> (The Summit, The D2 Summit, The Youth Summit, The Rec Summit, The Regional Summit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/youth-rec\/competitions\/the-quest\/\">The Quest Recreational Championship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-Quest-GoldBid-Distribution\">View 2025-2026 Quest Gold Bid Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/us-finals\/\">The U.S. Finals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Golden Tickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a406e63cf8926_37874473' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Event Contacts<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Event Contacts: <\/span><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our team is here for your team. The following staff members can assist your program with this event:<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Event Coordinator:<\/span><\/b> <span aria-label=\"Drop-down list content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rachel Galvan &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:RGalvan@varsity.com\">RGalvan@varsity.com<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Registration Specialist:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0 <\/span><span aria-label=\"Drop-down list content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bonita Moore &#8211; BMoore@varsity.com<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sales &amp; Experience Advisor:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b> <span aria-label=\"Drop-down list content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kiley Bell &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/KBell@varsity.com\u200b\">KBell@varsity.com<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scoring Experience Manager:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Matt Skorcz &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:MSkorcz@varsity.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MSkorcz@varsity.com<\/span><\/a><span 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Winners<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>Teamwork, Dedication, Confidence, Leadership \u2013 this is The Varsity All Star Pinnacle Award. The Varsity All Star Pinnacle Award was created to recognize athletes that exemplify exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to all star. This award is based on the four characteristics of #AllStarStrong \u2013 Teamwork, Dedication, Confidence, and Leadership. 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