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Fat Saturday Parade of Fools March 1, 2025, 2pm, Fayetteville Square to Dickson Street. CLICK HERE to learn more! Fat Tuesday Pub & Grub Crawl March 4, 2025, 5-10 pm, Dickson Street Entertainment District. The parade will begin at 2 pm on the Fayetteville square and proceed north on Block St., turn west on Dickson St., and south to end at the intersection of West and Dickson. Does your group want to enter the parade? If you want to enter a float, vehicle, or walking group in the parade, or become a sponsor, click one of the buttons below! The family-friendly traditional Parade of Fools will once again kick off the Mardi Gras celebration in Fayetteville, AR at 2:00pm on the Historic Downtown Square, head up Block St, and then travel down Dickson St to West Ave. An after-party will be held at George's Majestic Lounge to socialize, crown the new royalty, and award the charity check. In case you want to see detailed maps of our route and where the barricades are set up, here are the parade route map and the barricade map. Download all forms below: General guidelines for parade entries. Instructions for parade drivers. Parade route map. Barricade map. To simplify things we have now created an online registration form: Of course we are talking about Fayetteville’s Mardi Gras, set to return to downtown Fayetteville this winter for the 32nd annual family-friendly Parade of Fools on Saturday, March 1. This year’s parade will start at the square, head up Block St, and then travel down Dickson St to West Ave. This year’s parade will wind its way from the Fayetteville square, and then down Block Avenue and Dickson Street with costumes, floats, and beads. This year’s parade Grand Marshal is Majestic Storm of 40/29 Sunrise Weather. The King and Queen of Fayetteville Mardi Gras this year will be Nancy and Steve Ballard of the Krewe of Olympia. Fayetteville Mardi Gras this week announced that the annual Fat Saturday Parade of Fools is set for 2 p.m. on March 1 on Dickson Street. SUBSCRIBE: Get our free newsletter! This year’s parade, set to feature dozens of floats by businesses, non-profits, community groups and Krewes, will start on the Fayetteville square before making its way Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll! General guidelines for parade entries. Instructions for parade drivers. Instructions for parade walkers. And here are the barricade map and the parade route map. Hold Harmless: All we have is a 1963 Chevy pickup and an old cat. IF YOU REGISTER BY MAIL, YOU MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED COPY THE DAY OF THE PARADE. Copies will be made available at check in. Mardi Gras Parade Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 2:00 pm | Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR Bring your friends and family to enjoy costumes, floats, and beads! The parade will begin at Fayetteville square and proceed north on Block St., turn west on Dickson St., and south to end at the intersection of West and Dickson. Individual non-commercial entries, school, community service, non-profits, and children's organization entries are FREE! Business/commercial non-sponsor entries (floats, vehicles, and walking groups) are assessed the low fee of $50. We prefer online submissions, but if you prefer paper, here ya’ go: Parade entry form (Please submit paper registration by February 10th) Individual non-commercial entries, school, community service, non-profits, and children's organization entries are FREE! Business/commercial non-sponsor entries (floats, vehicles, and walking groups) are assessed the low fee of $75. We prefer online submissions, but if you prefer paper, here ya’ go: Parade entry form (Please submit paper registration by February 15th) FYI. Mardi Gras. WHAT -- Celebrate Mardi Gras in Northwest Arkansas with parades, food and more. BENTONVILLE -- Mardi Craw, a community crawfish boil, will be from noon to 2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. in Parade Route Map Fat Saturday Parade of Fools Fayetteville Mardi Gras Spring St. Dickson St. Meadow St. Mountain St. Center St. W est A v e. East A v e. Chu r ch A v e. Block A v e. L ocust S t.. S chool A v e. Uni v ersi t y A v e. P o w e r house R d. G r egg St. S ta g ing A r ea Uni v ersi t y P a r k ing R olls t on St. T hompson St. St When Is Mardi Gras 2025 In Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mardi Gras 2025 is happening on 4th March,in Fayetteville, Arkansas with extensive celebratory events and activities to look forward to! Hold your breath, there is a lot coming your way. Plan your visit to Houma, and experience the joy, tradition, and culture of our unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration. Stay tuned to ExploreHouma.com for parade updates, route details, and everything you need to make the most of Mardi Gras 2025. Houma, it’s your time to shine—Mardi Gras season is here! Let’s celebrate Bayou Country style! Plenty of businesses in Fayetteville get into the spirit for Mardi Gras, offering themed events and menu items. There's even a new post-parade Ball in town. Enjoy some cajun-inspired food from our local restaurants, imbibe with a classic Mardi Gras cocktail downtown, find yourself a king cake, or get out and attend a Mardi Gras shindig for the This year’s parade will wind its way from the Fayetteville square, and then down Block Avenue and Dickson Street with costumes, floats, and beads. This year’s parade Grand Marshal is Majestic Storm of 40/29 Sunrise Weather. The King and Queen of Fayetteville Mardi Gras this year will be Nancy and Steve Ballard of the Krewe of Olympia. This year’s parade will wind its way from the Fayetteville square, and then down Block Avenue and Dickson Street with costumes, floats, and beads. This year’s parade Grand Marshal is Majestic Storm of 40/29 Sunrise Weather. The King and Queen of Fayetteville Mardi Gras this year will be Nancy and Steve Ballard of the Krewe of Olympia. Bay St. Louis Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade Route for 2025 (WLOX) Tuesday, March 4 - Mardi Gras. BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of Real People Parade, 1 p.m. The Krewe of Real People Next Generation Parade Route for 2023 (WLOX) BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, 1 p.m. GCCA Parade Route 2025 (WLOX)
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