Embrace the spirit of the Gulf Coast at the Barefoot Mardi Gras, a vibrant and laid-back twist on the traditional Mardi Gras celebration! Set along the beautiful beaches of Corpus Christi, this annual event brings the parade energy of Mardi Gras to the shore, where attendees trade beads for bare feet and enjoy a one-of-a-kind beachfront parade. The Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade is a one-of-a-kind celebration that brings the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras to the shores of the Gulf Coast. Founded in 2010, this family-friendly event takes place annually on the sandy beaches of North Padre Island, Texas, blending the lively traditions of Mardi Gras with the laid-back, barefoot lifestyle of Get Ready to Celebrate at Barefoot Mardi Gras! BECOME A SPONSOR, VOLUNTEER, OR ENTER A FLOAT. HOME. 2025 Savings Pass. 2025 Events. Mardi Gras Events on Padre Island. *Barefoot Mardi Gras is a Padre Island Business Association event* South Padre Island, Texas. Host. Barefoot Mardigras. Suggested events. Fri, Apr 11 at 11:00 AM CDT. Padre Island Neighborhood neighborhood news reporter Erin Holly caught up with the newly crowned king and queen of Barefoot Mardi Gras 2025. The beach parade kicks off on Sat. March 1st at 11:00am. Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras a couple of days early at North Padre Island with the 15th annual Barefoot Mardi Gras parade Saturday. The event, marking the end of the pre-Lenten season in Barefoot Mardi Gras, where the tradition you love gets an exciting new twist! This year, we're rolling out a brand-new parade route, stretching from Beach Access 5 to Beach Access 3A, flowing South to North and winding through Whitecap Beach and the iconic Seawall. This change means more people can join in on the fun and experience the full Yes! You have until March 2, 2025 to complete the Barefoot Mardi Gras Savings Pass and earn as many points as possible. Prizes can be redeemed until March 14, 2025 at First Community Bank on the Island. First Community Bank 14254 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi, TX 78418 Barefoot Mardi Gras 2024 King & Queens Ball Sponsored by The Elect Michael McCauley Campaign. Where: Wyndham Resort Padre Island. When: Saturday, February 3, 2024 The annual Barefoot Mardi Gras parade on Padre Island will take place at 11 am on Saturday, February 10. It is the 14th Barefoot Mardi Gras. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now Thousands of people filled the Padre Island beach on Saturday for the annual Barefoot Mardi Gras parade. It was a day full of golf carts, music, families, and fun in the sun. Join the party and experience the Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade, Corpus Christi Texas on North Padre Island. Get Ready to Celebrate at Barefoot Mardi Gras! Join the Excitement of the 2025 Barefoot Mardi Gras Season Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade returns bigger and better on Padre Island The event was a huge success, benefiting local charities such as American Legion Post 229, Corpus Christi firefighters, C.A.R.E We've Officially started the Barefoot Mardi Gras Season of 2025! SPONSORED BY TODD HUNTER Where: The Waterline at Doc's (downstairs) 13309 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418 When: Friday, Feb 7, 2025 6-10pm Join us for an unforgettable island style Fat Friday Party at The Waterline at Doc’s! Sponsored by Todd Hunter, State Representative District 32! This exciting event will set the stage for an incredible Barefoot Mardi Gras season, featuring a lively costume contest, where the most creative cost Barefoot Mardi Gras on North Padre island at 11am! Then head to Hometown Seafood for lunch!! See less. Comments. Related Reels. Hometown Seafood Padre Island. 1K. Join the party and experience the Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade, Corpus Christi Texas on North Padre Island. Barefoot Mardigras. 5,447 likes · 190 talking about this. March 1, 2025 Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Texas Barefoot Mardi Gras is an event of the Padre Island Business Barefoot Mardi Gras was originally started by a group of Padre Islander friends as a great way to celebrate the Mardi Gras season and just have some fun, then took on a life of its own. For many years, it existed as an exclusively local event, run by Dwayne and Denise Ebert and friends. It grew enough that they made it into a fundraiser It is BAREFOOT MARDI GRAS TIME! Join us as we parade down the beach with the wind in our hair and the sand in our toes. When : March 1, 2025 11AM Rain or Shine Where: exciting new route this year! starts at access road 5 near the once and future Bob Hall Pier and travels down the beach, past the Whitecap entrance, along the seawall, and ends at access road 3a just past El Constante condos.
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