LAS VEGAS — Mardi Gras celebrations typically draw thousands of visitors to the city, requiring increased crowd management and safety measures.
Mardi Gras falls on Feb. 17, 2026, placing the holiday during peak winter travel. Airlines like Frontier have even added special flights between Las Vegas and New Orleans during this peak travel period.
This year, areas such as the Strip and the Fremont Street Experience are expected to be key gathering areas, with officials anticipating increased foot and vehicle traffic. For example, Cat Meow will be hosting its From Bourbon Street to Fremont Street celebration.
With an influx of visitors to large-scale live events and holiday celebrations, the city commits to safety measures such as enhanced perimeter controls and screening. Officials require a ratio of one trained manager per 250 occupants for crowds exceeding 1,000 people.
During celebrations like Mardi Gras, city officials tell partygoers to expect increased road traffic and longer wait times for rideshares and other modes of transportation.
