2025 Gaslamp Mardi Gras + San Diego Fat Tuesday: Feb 28, March 1 & March 4 – San Diego, CA

Welcome to the Official San Diego Mardi Gras Celebration presented in assocation with the San Diego Tourism Authority and the Top 30 bars, nightclubs and restaurants in the famous Gaslamp Quarter!

“GASLAMP MARDI GRAS” is your ultimate gateway to experience the award-winning NIGHTLIFE, DINING & EXUBERANT ENTERTAINMENT with a SoCal spin along the famous 5th Avenue.

It is meticulously planned for locals, tourists, Pisces, bachelors and bachelorettes to cater to the FOODIES, VIBE CHASERS, DANCERS, CLUBBERS & SHOT CALLERS.

In addition to FREE ADMISSIONS, enjoy 8+ hosted drink samples, wicked dining & drink deals, DJ, live bands and dancing at (not 4 but) 30 premier venues!

Tickets start at only $29 with $300 worth of indulgences, so pucker your lips, pack your beads, fan your cape, and round up your KREWE! Advance purchase highly recommeneded for extra savings.

Text Sasha at 1-619-944-8900 with questions and for group sales of 8 and up.

TICKET BENEFITS

This annual event offers:

FREE entries to Gaslamp Quarter’s Top 25+ Premier Venues (all within walking distance)

Keepsake Mardi Gras Nightlife Passport with Treat Guide By Time

A map with pre-planned/suggested routes (self-guided)

Freedom to meet up or hop at your own pace

8+ Hosted Welcome Shots (bartenders’ choice and unconditional, meaning you don’t have to purchase other drinks to get one unlike some other crawls)

Exclusive Opening Party at American Junkie San Diego!

Spend an extra $5 for UNLIMITED Tacos at American Junkie from 5-10pm on Fat Tuesday!

Finale Party at Good Night John Boy, Parq & Sevilla Night Club

Live entertainment, live music, DJ, dancing, face painting, and more!

Extended Happy Hour on food and drinks at select venues

Play & Stay hotel deal at Margaritaville Hotel

Special $12 Flat Rate Parking for 12 Hours with FREE OVERNIGHT at ACE Parking Structure on 707 Broadway

Plus more party perks totaling more than $300 in value, so round up your krewe and secure your ticket today before the price jumps!

⭐Meet Your SD Mardi Gras Hosts⭐

ENJOY FREE ACCESS + INDULGENCES AT:

1. AMERICAN JUNKIE (Host of Opening Party)
2. BLOOM (EDM nightclub) | Valid Fri + Sat
3. BUTCHER’S CUT (Dining)
4. CASABLANCA (Hookah)
5. CIELO ROOFTOP LOUNGE (Gaslamp’s Secret & Most Instagrammable Rooftop Bar)
6. DOUBLE DEUCE (Mechanical Bull) | Valid Fri + Sat
7. EL AFTER SOCIAL CLUB (Gaslamp’s New Restaurant Bar) | Valid Fri + Sat
8. GARAGE KITCHEN & BAR (Regular + Reverse Happy Hour 51% Off)
9. GASLAMP LUMPIA (Gaslamp’s Only Filipino Lumpia Spot)
10. GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY (Gaslamp’s newest 80s Disco Inferno)
11. GREYSTONE STEAK & LOUNGE (Winner of Best Steakhouse)
12. KALUU (Upscale Restaurant & Vibe Bar)
13. KARINA’S (Mexican / Seafood / Reggaeton)
14. MARGARITAVILLE HOTEL: LANDSHARK (Bar & Grill)
15. MARGARITAVILLE HOTEL: 5 O CLOCK SOMEWHERE (Rooftop Bar)
16. MR. TEMPO (Mexican Bar)
17. ONYX (Reggaeton / House / Hip-Hop) | Valid Fri + Sat
18. OMERTA LOUNGE AND NIGHT CLUB (DJ and Hookah)
19. PARQ (San Diego’s Top Club) | Valid Fri + Sat
20. PHANTOM LOUNGE (Hookah and Hip Hop)
21. SEVILLA NIGHTCLUB (Reggaeton)
22. SMOKIN J’S BBQ (BBQ Restaurant)
23. STAR BAR (Gaslamp’s Oldest Dive Bar with Pool Tables)
24. TIME OUT (Sports Bar)
25. TORO (Nightclub) | Valid Fri + Sat
26. TRAILER PARK AFTER DARK (Unique Underground Trailer Bar)
27. UNION KITCHEN & TAP GASLAMP (Restaurant & Bar)
28. VIN DE SYRAH (Wine & Cocktail Bar) | Valid Fri + Sat
29. VYBZ NIGHTCLUB (Dance Music)
30. WHISKEY GIRL (Live Music and DJ)
31. YEAR OF THE FORTUNE (Gaslamp’s Newest Asian Bar)

(Free entry is subject to capacity and cut-off times.)

ENJOY HOSTED WELCOME SHOTS AT:

1. AMERICAN JUNKIE* before 10 PM
2. DOUBLE DEUCE* before 10 PM | Valid Fri + Sat
3. GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY* before 10PM
4. LANDSHARK* before 10 PM
5. ONYX* before 10 PM
6. 5 O CLOCK SOMEWHERE* before 10 PM
7. KALUU* before 11 PM
8. OMERTA* before 11 PM
9. CIELO* before 12 AM
10. YEAR OF THE FORTUNE* before 12 AM
11. VYBZ NIGHTCLUB* before 12 AM
12. EL AFTER SOCIAL CLUB* before 1:30 AM | Valid Fri + Sat
13. PHANTOM LOUNGE* before 1:30 AM
14. KARINAS* before 1:30 AM
15. UNION KITCHEN & TAP GASLAMP* before 1:30 AM

ENJOY ONE WELCOME SHOT WITH PURCHASE AT:

1. SMOKIN J’S* before 9 PM
2. TORO* before 10 PM
3. TRAILER PARK AFTER DARK* before 10 PM
4. GARAGE* before 11 PM
5. GASLAMP LUMPIA* before 1:00 AM
6. MR. TEMPO* before 1:30 AM

TERMS:

​This is a 21+ event. Please bring a valid ID for admission.

Free Entry passes + Drink Tickets are subject to cut-off times, capacity​ , and sobriety.

Passes ​must be picked up from American Junkie by 8:30 PM or pre-arrange by texting Sasha at 619-944-8900​​

Welcome shots are bartenders’ choice

Participating venues & offers are subject to change

⭐HOW IT WORKS ⭐

Purchase your ticket in person or online.

In-person purchase – you will receive all the passes and drink tickets in advance, and can begin anytime.

Online purchase – you will receive an e-ticket for admission.

Bring your print-out or smartphone to the exclusive Opening Party/Will Call between 6 PM – 8:30 PM on the event day.

We will scan it and issue your Mardi Gras Party Passport, passes, drink tickets, and a map with pre-planned routes. You may follow the suggested routes or crawl at your own pace.

Let the festivities begin!

⭐WHAT TO WEAR⭐

Festive Mardi Gras Attire

Purple, gold & green. Put on your dancing shoes and beads!

⭐HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE⭐

1. Start early and observe venues’ offers’ expiration time.

2. Do not miss the Opening Party from 6 PM-8:30 PM.

3. If there is a line/queue outside the venues, approach the door politely to see if they extend a priority line for Mardi Gras.

4. Mardi Gras is a busy weekend for all venues. Courtesy and patience will go a long way with the door hosts.

⭐WHERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS⭐

1) ONLINE: On Sale Now!

PRESALE Tickets starting at $29

2) IN-PERSON: Starting Tues. Feb 6, 2024

Gaslamp Event Management

835 5th Ave (Between E and F St.), Suite 311

San Diego, CA 92101

Hours: 12 PM – 4 PM

Ticket Hotline: +(1) 619-944-8900 (text or call to reserve)

3) IN-PERSON ON THE DAY OF EVENT:

Location: American Junkie San Diego

6 PM – 9 PM

⭐ 2025 DATES ⭐

Day 1: Fri. Feb 28, 2025 | 6 PM- 2 AM

Day 2: Sat. March 1, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM

Day 3: Tues. March 4, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM

⭐ KICKOFF LOCATION ⭐

American Junkie, San Diego

628 5th Ave (between G and Market St) San Diego, CA, 92101

(Pick up your club passes, drink tickets, and credentials here between 6 PM – 8:30 PM on ALL event dates)

All presenting venues are along the famous Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter and within walking distance from each other.

This is a 21+ event. There is no street parade.

⭐CONTACT US ⭐

SPONSORSHIP AND GROUP SALES INQUIRY

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, volunteering at this event, or purchasing discounted group tickets, please contact us today.

Address: 835 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Text Sasha: (+1) 619-944-8900

Email: Party@ClubVIPSD.com

Feel free to contact us if you have questions, comments, or concerns!

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