The Houston Creole Heritage Festival and Mardi Gras Parade is dedicated to helping raise funds for our youth, veterans, and seniors of Houston, Texas. Our event celebrates all ethnicities especiallly the Creole influence in our country which is a unique fusion of African, French, Native America, and Spanish heritages. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in a multicultural event in the 4th largest US city. The guiding force behind the festival is Houston S.H.O.P., Inc. - a non-profit organization founded in 2005.