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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. 2025 Events; PARADE; Merchandise; OUR SPONSORS; 2025 Official Artwork; 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 Barefoot Mardi Gras Corpus Christi | March 1, 2025. Coast in for Barefoot Mardi Gras - a beach bash in Corpus Christi that celebrates Cajun culture with a coastal twist. Soak up the festive atmosphere from the vibrant parade filled with colorful floats to the lively beach party with live music and family-friendly fun. The 15th annual Barefoot Mardi Gras parade will take place on North Padre Island Saturday at 11 a.m. near Whitecap Boulevard. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the beach and wear Mardi Gras 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 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. The 2025 Barefoot Mardi Gras Season is sure to turn heads with a new and improved parade route - be sure to review the 2025 Parade Map and the 2025 Rules and Regulations. Parade entry/float registration will close on February 24th, 2025. For more information on Barefoot Mardi Gras events and specials, visit us on Facebook and BarefootMardiGras.com! It will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and it is a free, family-friendly beach parade of golf carts, cars, floats, trucks, and even pedestrians. It’s hosted by the Padre Island Business Association every year. Organizers are expecting over 15,000 people to attend Barefoot Mardi Gras 2025. "It's been around for a little over 15 years now. We celebrated Fat Friday on February 7, 2025 from 6-10 PM at The Waterline At Docs! 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 2025 Events; PARADE; Merchandise; OUR SPONSORS; 2025 Official Artwork; FAT FRIDAY; Sign up (for FREE) to access to the 2025 Barefoot Mardi Gras Savings Pass! 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. 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 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. LuLu's does Mardi Gras! Bring the whole family to LuLu's annual Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade at Barefoot Landing on Saturday, March 1, 2025! Free family fun starts at 1 p.m. and the golf cart parade follows at 2:00! Dress in your Mardi Gras Best - Green, Gold, and Purple to win prizes in the costume contest! Find tickets & information for Barefoot Mardi Gras PARADE 2025!. happening at north padre island, beach access road 5-3a, South Padre Island, TX on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am CST. What are those three Mardi Gras colors? This magnificent, costumed, beaded and feathered carnival is rich with tradition and is all about having a good time! The traditional Mardi Gras colors, dating back to 1892, are purple (justice), green (faith) and gold (power). Where to Experience Mardi Gras in Texas in 2025 . Shown below is a list of 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. This is the first-ever commissioned piece for Barefoot Mardi Gras; created by renowned local artist, M. Kelly Olsen. The original being auctioned off and is currently on display at the Padre Island Art Gallery until Monday, March 3, 2025.
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