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Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look! The street is closed, but be mindful that floats are being pulled in and out, so be on the Pensacola Mardi Gras has two parades downtown. The Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade takes place Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. The City of Pensacola is increasing parade safety by adding additional road closures to future parades, including the annual Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Mardi Gras Parade and Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade in Downtown Pensacola Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1. The actual route of the parades does not change. The largest Downtown gathering in Pensacola, Florida. The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade will continue its tradition of being held on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. The official parade will begin at 2:00 pm and concludes around 6.00 pm. There will be a children’s viewing area, and no alcohol or tobacco products will be allowed to ensure Each year, Pensacola’s Mardi Gras draws in over 100,000 people for its main event, the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade, which takes place in downtown Pensacola on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. This event is a celebration of culture, music, food, art, and most of all, family fun. Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade. Visit Pensacola Begins Spring & Garden Streets Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 436-7638 Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Dates: March 1, 2025 This parade isn’t just big – it’s downright massive, drawing the largest crowds and the highest traffic of any event in Downtown Pensacola all year long. With attendees and participants numbering in the hundreds of thousands, the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is a true showcase of community spirit and celebration. Mardi Gras in Pensacola takes place during the winter season, typically around February or March every year. Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7 p.m. and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look! The Publix Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday is expected to bring up to 80,000 people to downtown Pensacola for a family-friendly afternoon of "bon temps," or good times. PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Thousands came out Saturday afternoon as the good times rolled through downtown Pensacola with the Grand Mardi Gras Parade, Pensacola’s largest parade of the year. Ea Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look! The street is closed, but be mindful that floats are being pulled in and out, so be on the Pensacola Paw-di Gras is an annual event in downtown Pensacola that adds to our amazing Mardi Gras events. 2025 Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Mardi Gras Parade One of the country’s original celebration sites, Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach host family-oriented fun with parades, beads and moonpies. Signature Mardi Gras events include the Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade, the Grand Mardi Gras Parade and the Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Parade. The Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade, celebrating its 45th anniversary, is a vibrant, family-friendly event held annually on Pensacola Beach. The parade features colorful floats, lively music, and costumed participants tossing beads and trinkets to enthusiastic crowds. The only illuminated nighttime parade in Pensacola! The crowd can expect to be entertained with marching bands lighted floats and great throws as the Krewe of Lafitte kicks off Pensacola Mardi Gras celebrations. The Annual Krewe of Lafitte Mardi Gras Parade in downtown Pensacola begins on Spring & Garden Streets at 7:30 pm. Theme: Mardi Gras at PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade will take place Saturday afternoon in Downtown Pensacola. It's set to begin at 2 p.m. The largest Downtown gathering in Pensacola Florida. The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade will continue its tradition of being held on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday (February 21, 2023). The the official parade will begin at 2:00pm and concludes around 6.00pm. Info. Info – FAQ; Events. Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off on the 12th Night; Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo; About The Grand Parade; Fat Tuesday Celebration; EVENT MAPS The Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade, celebrating its 45th anniversary, is a vibrant, family-friendly event held annually on Pensacola Beach. The parade features colorful floats, lively music, and costumed participants tossing beads and trinkets to enthusiastic crowds. Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade. 100 South Palafox Street, 32502, FL
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