Swamp Xistas Host Mardi Gras Party at Orlando's Will's Pub

The musical collective evoked the sights and sounds of New Orleans with a festive concert and parade-style march.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Swamp Xistas, a local musical collective, threw a Mardi Gras-themed party and concert at Will's Pub in Orlando, complete with a parade-style march down Mills Avenue to evoke the lively atmosphere of New Orleans.

Why it matters

The Swamp Xistas' Mardi Gras celebration at Will's Pub highlights the vibrant music scene in Orlando and the city's embrace of diverse cultural traditions, providing an opportunity for the community to come together and experience the energy of New Orleans-style revelry.

The details

The Swamp Xistas, a group of local musicians, organized a Mardi Gras-inspired event at Will's Pub in Orlando, featuring a concert with live music and a parade-style march down Mills Avenue to capture the spirit of the New Orleans celebration.

  • The event took place on February 20, 2026.

The players

Swamp Xistas

A local musical collective that organized the Mardi Gras-themed event at Will's Pub.

Will's Pub

An Orlando music venue that hosted the Swamp Xistas' Mardi Gras party.

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What they’re saying

“The energy and excitement of the Swamp Xistas' Mardi Gras party really captured the spirit of New Orleans. It was a wonderful celebration of music and community.”

— Samantha Flores, Attendee (Orlando Weekly)

The takeaway

The Swamp Xistas' Mardi Gras celebration at Will's Pub demonstrates the vibrant and diverse music scene in Orlando, as well as the city's embrace of cultural traditions that bring the community together for lively and memorable events.