Fat Tuesday is next week (Feb. 17), but the Mardi Gras festivities are kicking off early. Fort Worth isn’t skimping on the celebration this year — check out these upcoming events. Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 9-11 a.m. | Cravens Park, Arlington | $25-$50 | Lace up your sneakers for a one-mile, 5K, or 10K race. Registration includes a festive racer’s T-shirt, an over-the-top finisher medal, and family-friendly activities. A live DJ will be on the decks, plus plenty of snacks for fuel. Let the good times run. Oak Cliff 2026 Mardi Gras Festival & Parade | Sunday, Feb. 15 |1 p.m.| Oak Cliff, Dallas | Free | The largest Mardi Gras celebration in North Texas is family-friendly and filled with floats, music, and colorful costumes. The parade will run down Davis Street from Nova (near Kessler Theater). Landmark’s Mardi Gras + Nola Trip Giveaway | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 12-6 p.m. | Landmark | Cost of purchase | Create your own festive mask and the mask station, grab…..