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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!" BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, 1 p.m. GCCA Parade Route 2025 (WLOX) WAVELAND: Krewe of Nereids Parade, 10 a.m. (postponed from 2/22 due to weather, will feature new route that will be posted shortly) Saturday, March 8. BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of PAWseidon Parade, festivities start at 11 a.m., parade starts at noon Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Mardi Gras 2025 is set to bring vibrant parades, lively events, and a wave of festive spirit to the Gulf Coast, with celebrations spanning Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Foley, Fort Morgan, and more. From the dazzling evening floats of the Mystics of Pleasure to the unique boat parade at LuLu's in Gulf Shores, locals and visitors alike can look forward to a packed Mardi Gras is set to bring vibrant parades, lively events, and a wave of festive spirit to the Gulf Coast, with celebrations spanning Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Foley, Fort Morgan, and more. From the dazzling evening floats of the Mystics of Pleasure to the unique boat parade at LuLu's in Gulf Shores, locals and visitors alike can look forward to a packed schedule of activities. Whether you 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 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! BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi 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 GCCA leads the way in providing the biggest and greatest free show on the Coast Mardi Gras Day. Each year, MSGCCA posts not just a comprehensive Mardi Gras parade and event list, but a list of their annual events, year-round, a one-stop-shop for all things rolling throughout the entire carnival season and more. 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. A girl catches a headband during the Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras parade on Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Hannah Ruhoff/Sun Herald Gulf Coast Carnival Association Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – As the Gulf Coast gears up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, the communities of Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Foley are finalizing preparations for parades and festivities spanning multiple days. The Pirates of the Lost Treasure Mardi Gras Flotilla will float on February 15th. Laissez les bons temps rouler - Let the good times roll! More than 50 units take part in the annual City of Orange Beach Mardi Gras parade. Participating groups include Orange Beach High School band and cheerleaders, Gulf Shores High School band, Bon Temps Cabrix, Treasures of the Isle, Sirens of the Sea, Order of Disorder, Order of Aurora, Maidens in Pink Stilettos and Mystics of Pleasure Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Southeast Mississippi. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Mississippi roll well ahead of the holiday. Here is Vancleave – MKOPI Annual Mardi Gras Parade “Thunder on the Bayou” | 1:30 p.m. Long Beach – Annual Long Beach Mardi Gras Parade | 6:00 p.m. Gautier – Gautier Men’s Club Parade & Mardi Gras Tailgate Party | 7:00 p.m. Laurel – Mardi Gras Parade | 5:30 p.m. Sunday, February 23 Waveland – Krewe of Nereids Parade | 12:00 p.m. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Northwest Florida. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Northwest Florida roll well ahead of the holiday. Here Additional Gulf Coast of Alabama Mardi Gras Parades and Events Foley Mardi Gras Parade. Date-March 1 2025, Krewe de Kaoz. Parade Route - Starts on Roosevelt Street going east, then north on Alston, west on 98 and south on Oak to W. Roosevelt Avenue, ends at Foley Kid’s Park. Fort Morgan Mardi Gras Parade. Date - March 2, 2025 5 pm – Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Golf Cart Parade, Bay St. Louis. 6 pm – Lundi Gras Social with the Brolaski’ s – Palace Casino Buffett. 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 Mardi Gras Parade & Party March 2 from 2 – 8 p.m. The grand finale of the celebration is OWA’s Mardi Gras Parade & Party! This fun event is free of charge and perfect for families and Mardi Gras enthusiasts alike, where colorful floats and dazzling beads fill the streets of Downtown OWA. Parades and Krewes. California's Mardi Gras celebrations feature vibrant parades and unique krewes. You'll experience dazzling floats, colorful costumes, and lively music that bring the spirit of New Orleans to the West Coast. Must-See Parades. San Francisco's Mardi Gras parade is a highlight you won't want to miss. Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday,” is an exciting, treasured celebration for all, brought to life with music, costumes, art, parades, and more! Many visitors journey afar to experience the fun and indulge in the revelry of the Mardi Gras season with locals.
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