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The 2025 Mardi Gras season is just beginning, and Coastal Mississippi is packed full of fun parades and events perfect for incoming visitors. Come along with us as we celebrate the Carnival season! Laissez les bon temps rouler ––"Let the good times roll!" 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Saturday, February 15 BILOXI: Krewe of Barkloxi Pet PAWrade (RESCHEDULED), 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at Point Cadet Pavillion in Biloxi (postponed from 2/23 due to weather, then moved to Sunday, March 16) BAY ST. LOUIS: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade, 5:30 p.m. Bay St. Louis Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade Route for 2025 (WLOX) Tuesday, March 4 - Mardi Gras Since 1908, Gulf Coast Carnival Association is Biloxi’s home of Mardi Gras and the Mississippi Coast’s oldest and most prestigious Carnival organization. GCCA leads the way in providing the biggest and greatest free show on the Coast Mardi Gras Day. Here is a list of your 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. If you don’t see your parade listed here, please email us at news@wxxv25.com and we will add it to the lineup. March 1. Noon — Krewe of Diamondhead Mardi Gras parade, Diamondhead; Noon — Annual Jackson County Carnival Association Parade, Pascagoula The buildup to Mardi Gras has started as parades roll along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through the big day, on March 4. Law enforcement agencies are reviewing South Mississippi parade plans and Here is a list of your 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. If you don’t see your parade listed here, please email us at news@wxxv25.com and we will add it to the lineup. Jan. 4 2 pm — King’s Parade, Main Street, Moss Point Jan. 25 1:30 pm — Krewe of Waggus Mardi Gras Pet Pawrade, Pass Christian LIST: 2025 Mardi Gras parades, events schedule The 2025 Mardi Gras season is right around the corner, and South Mississippi is packed with fun parades and events for locals and tourists alike! By WLOX Staff February 25, 2025 at 12:33 pm EST BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, 1 p.m. WAVELAND: Krewe of Nereids Parade , 10 a.m. ( postponed from 2/22 due to weather, will feature new route that will be posted shortly ) Mardi Gras season is rolling along and more parades are scheduled through Fat Tuesday, March 4! This year's Krewe of Neptune and Gulf Coast Carnival Association parades follow the same new route, allowing for fewer floats on Beach Boulevard and around the hospital. Traffic plans will also be in place with road closures. Each event A large Mardi Gras mask in the corner at the Gulf Coast Carnival Association float den in Biloxi on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. The GCCA parade rolls at 1 p.m. on Feb. 13, Fat Tuesday. Top 10 Reasons to Attend a Mardi Gras Parade On the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 1. Family-Friendly Atmosphere. Unlike New Orleans, the Gulf Coast Mardi Gras parades are more laid-back, perfect for all ages. 2. Smaller Crowds, Same Excitement. Experience the same festive fun without the overwhelming crowds, with better parade views. 3. Coastal Charm BAY ST. LOUIS: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade, 5:30 p.m., lineup starts at the Bay St. Louis Depot; Tuesday, February 13. BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, starts at 1 p.m. (airing on WLOX) Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade Route for 2024 (WLOX) BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of Real People, 1 p.m. BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, 1 p.m. WAVELAND: Krewe of Nereids Parade , 10 a.m. ( postponed from 2/22 due to weather, will feature new route that will be posted shortly ) Biloxi Saturday, Feb. 8. 10 a.m. — Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade; Sunday, Feb. 23. 12:30 p.m. — Krewe of Barkloxi Pet PAWride; Saturday, March 1 The makings of Mardi Gras: inside the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Float Den Last chance for Early Bird Prize in 2025 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Construction continues on 2025 St. Jude Dream Home BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — The heart of Mardi Gras comes alive as the Gulf Coast Carnival Association crowns its royal duo: King D’Iberville and Queen Ixolib. The king and queen were introduced in Biloxi’s home of Mardi Gras & the Mississippi Coasts oldest and most prestigious Carnival organization. With over 425 Sponsors, GCCA leads the way in providing the greatest free show on the Coast. Its Mardi Gras Day parade has been judged the best on the Coast, and its King d’Iberville and Queen Ixolib are considered the official royalty of The 2025 Mardi Gras season is right around the corner, and South Mississippi is packed with fun parades and events for locals and tourists alike! 8:45 a.m., check-in starts at the Gulf Coast As the Gulf Coast gears up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, the communities of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Foley are finalizing preparations for parades and festivities spanning multiple days. Featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and family-friendly events, the region's celebrations have started and culminate on Fat Tuesday, March 4, drawing locals and visitors alike into the streets 7 pm – Gulf Coast Carnival Association Ball – Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum. March 4th- Fat Tuesday. 1 pm – Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, Downtown Biloxi. 1 pm – Krewe of Real People Next Generation Mardi Gras Parade, Bay St. Louis. 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