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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 On Saturday, the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade begins at 2 p.m., with road closures starting at 11 a.m. In summary, Main Street will close one hour before each parade and reopen once it ends. Parking is strictly prohibited along the parade route, including the City Hall parking lot. Any vehicles left on the route will be towed. 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 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is annually the largest and most extravagant parade in Pensacola. It features most of the krewes from the area, local organizations and companies and 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 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 safety at this high-energy parade. Pensacola’s Mardi Gras celebrates multiple cultures and customs with a unique local flair that only Pensacola, Florida can offer. 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. 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. 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 street is closed, but be mindful that floats are being pulled in and out, so be on the lookout. 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 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. Three Days of Mardi Gras Magic Await. With three signature parades, including the Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade (Feb. 28), The 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade brought to you by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel (March 1), and the Krewe of Wrecks Beach Parade (March 2), Pensacola is gearing up for a spectacular weekend of revelry. While Pensacola’s Mardi Gras celebrations date back to 1874, 1900 was the year it found its footing Today, the celebration includes more than 100 krewes and draws more than 100,000 visitors 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.You can WATCH Events. Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off on the 12th Night; Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo; There will be cash prizes awarded at the Victory [] 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm See all the Mardi Gras events happening in and around Pensacola. There will be an open bar, delicious eats and more. Tickets start at $95. The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade features Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc. is honored to announce the Grand Marshals for the 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade presented by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel, taking place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in downtown Pensacola. This exciting event is a highlight of the 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Season presented by Publix, bringing together the MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Although most Mardi Gras parades in Mobile use one route, there are multiple routes that parade-goers should know before heading out the door.
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