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 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. 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. 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 Whether you’re an active duty member, reservist, auxiliary, retired or Coast Guard civilian employee, the Gulf Coast Military Mardi Gras Ball is an event not to be missed. Mark your calendars and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 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 MS Gulf Coast Mardi Gras. 2024 GCCA Children’s Christmas Party Photo Link: GCCA Tea Party Photos 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 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Baldwin County. Fat Tuesday 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 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 The Gulf Coast Carnival Association (GCCA) invites you to experience the vibrant tradition of Mardi Gras in Biloxi, Mississippi. Join us on March 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM for the GCCA Mardi Gras Parade, a celebration that has been a cornerstone of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1908. Event Highlights: Date & Time: March 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM 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. 1 pm – Krewe of Real People Next Generation Mardi Gras Parade, Bay St. Louis These designated Mardi Gras parking areas will be available on all parade days, opening two hours before the first parade and remaining staffed until 11 p.m. Security will be on-site after hours to ensure that those attending Mardi Gras balls or other events in the downtown area can access their vehicles after 11 p.m. on parade days. 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. February 28, 2025 – Past Royalty “Blast from the Past”, 9pm Credential Required, 21 years+; March 1, 2025 – King & Queen “Planet Carnival”, 9pm Credential Required, 21 years+; March 2, 2025, Royal Reception 2pm; Royal Hall Bead Parade 4pm; March 3, 2025, 8pm Coronation Ball (MS Coast Coliseum) March 4, 2025, 1pm GCCA Mardi Gras Parade (FILE) Riders toss throws from a float during a parade dubbed “Tardy Gras,” to compensate for a cancelled Mardi Gras due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in Mobile, Ala., Friday, May 21, 2021. (AP Laissez les bons temps rouler! Join Joy of Life on the Gulf Coast on March 1, 2025 at 12 noon for our 7th Annual Mardi Gras Parade. Corporate Sponsorship available (20 ride positions). A Joy of Life King or Queen (Plus a Family Member) will be present on each float. All riders must wear a mask. The 11th Annual Wind Creek Hospitality "Joy of Life" Mardi Gras Ball benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The 2025 gala will present St. Jude patients as King and Queen. 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 The birthplace of Mardi Gras may be across the bay in Mobile, but Loxley is putting its own spin on the Gulf Coast's favorite season of revelry. The town is gearing up to host its first-ever Mardi Gras parade on the evening of March 1, marking a new chapter in Baldwin County's celebration of this cherished tradition. 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
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