Plano, TX – February 12, 2026 – It’s Mardi Gras, y’all! Legacy West will host its 5th Annual Fat Tuesday Parade, led by the acclaimed Townview Big D Band, on February 17, inviting guests to enjoy an evening of live music, festive entertainment, and community celebration at the premier shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination in Plano. The family-friendly event is free, and space reservations can be made through Eventbrite.
The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a pre-parade block party near the Nike parklet along Windrose Avenue. Guests can collect commemorative beads, enjoy live DJ entertainment, and take part in festive face painting. With over 20 restaurants and eateries on site, Legacy West offers plenty of options for guests to dine before or after the parade.
The Fat Tuesday Parade sets off at 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Worth Street and Windrose Avenue. Featuring the Townview Big D Band, widely regarded as one of the top high school marching bands in the nation, the parade will travel down Windrose Avenue and culminate in a high-energy finale performance at Legacy Hall’s Box Garden.
Event Details
What: Legacy West’s 5th Annual Fat Tuesday Parade
When: February 17
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Legacy West, Worth St. & Windrose Ave., Plano, TX 75024
Tickets: Free
Website: https://www.legacywest.com/
Parking & Street Closures:
Parallel parking along Windrose Avenue will be unavailable throughout the day. Garage parking is recommended. Windrose Avenue, from Worth Street to Legacy Hall, will be temporarily closed from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. to accommodate the parade.
About Legacy West
Legacy West, known as the most successful development in North Texas history, includes 343,000 square feet of retail; 435,000 square feet of office space; and 1,300 multi-family units. The mixed-use project located in Plano, Texas is home to national and international corporate office tenants, a 303-room Renaissance Hotel, luxury retail brands, a 55,000-square-foot artisan Food Hall, plus more than 20 restaurants and eateries to choose from. Legacy West is the destination of choice for work, live, shop, play and dine in North Texas.
About Kite Realty Group
Kite Realty Group (NYSE: KRG), a real estate investment trust (REIT), is a premier owner and operator of open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets. The Company’s primarily grocery-anchored portfolio is located in high-growth Sun Belt and select strategic gateway markets. The combination of necessity-based grocery-anchored neighborhood and community centers, along with vibrant mixed-use assets, makes the KRG portfolio an ideal platform for both retailers and consumers. Publicly listed since 2004, KRG has over 60 years of experience in developing, constructing and operating real estate. Using operational, investment, development, and redevelopment expertise, KRG continuously optimizes its portfolio to maximize value and return to shareholders. As of September 30, 2025, the Company owned interests in 180 U.S. open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets, comprising approximately 29.7 million square feet of gross leasable space. For more information, please visit kiterealty.com.
Submitted by Susan Gentry Flodin, The Gentry Agency
