— The Vicksburg Main Street Program will host its 24th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in downtown Vicksburg. “Join the thousands of people who come from all over to catch beads, dance, and cheer as our elaborate floats and excited participants venture down the parade route!” said Vicksburg Main Street in a statement. Vicksburg Main Street Program proudly presents the 24th Annual Mardi Gras Parade in downtown Vicksburg on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Join the thousands of people who come from all over to catch beads, dance, and cheer as our elaborate floats and excited participants venture down the parade route! The deadline to apply is February 19, 2025. The parade application packets can be downloaded from the Vicksburg Main Street website at www.vicksburgmainstreet.com or by contacting the program directly at 601-634-4527 or by emailing [email protected]. Get your KREWE together and join in the fun! Register for the Parade Online Here The 24th annual Downtown Mardi Gras Parade rolled down Washington Street Saturday afternoon. Nestled between the 46th annual Run Thru History at Vicksburg National Military Park and the 13th Officials with the Vicksburg Main Street Program have announced downtown Vicksburg’s 24th Annual Mardi Gras Parade will take place Saturday, March 1, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Belmont VICKSBURG, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 4 p.m., Washington Street will be filled with color, music, and carnival fun as the 24th Annual Mardi Gras Parade will happen. Co Event in Vicksburg, MS by Downtown Vicksburg Main Street Program on Saturday, March 1 2025 with 2K people interested and 198 people going. 24th Annual Downtown Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade Event in Vicksburg, MS by Downtown Vicksburg Main Street Program on Saturday, March 1 2025 with 2K people interested and 187 people going. This year, she’s adding a royal touch to the festivities as she’s crowned Mardi Gras Queen for the 24th Annual Downtown Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, March 1, 2025. “For years, Norma has been a vital part of downtown, not only as the owner of Frederick’s Boutique, where she has helped generations find the perfect shoes but VICKSBURG, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — The Vicksburg Main Street Program is looking for “krewes” to participate in the 24th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Downtown Vicksburg. Floats roll through downtown Vicksburg during the 2024 Mardi Gras parade. This year's parade will take place Saturday, March 1, at 4 p.m. (File photo/The Vicksburg Post) Enter for the chance to win a Turtlebox speaker, 2025 Supper on the ‘Sip tickets, and a t-shirt. For more information, or to buy a raffle ticket, call 601-636-1733. 2025-02-03 ABOUT: All area clubs, churches, organizations, schools, drill teams, and businesses are invited to participate in the community parade. The parade begins at Belmont Street and will travel north on Washington Street to Jackson Street. For more information, call 601-634-4527 or email kimh@vicksburg.com 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. February 14, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - February 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm 6th Annual Civil War & Wild West Show The 6th Annual Civil War & Wild West Show will be held again this year at: Vicksburg Outlet — The Vicksburg Main Street Program is seeking krewes for the 24th Annual Mardi Gras Parade, held in Downtown Vicksburg on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 4 p.m. Interested groups and organizations can contact the Vicksburg Main Street Program at (601) 634-4527, or email Kim Hopkins at kimh@vicksburg.org. He has been a member of The Vicksburg Post's sports staff since 1998, making him one of the longest-tenured reporters in the paper's 140-year history. The New Jersey native is a graduate of LSU. Barricades will be placed along the parade route starting Thursday, February 20, 2025, and will remain until after the parade on Saturday, February 22, 2025. They will be repositioned on Thursday, February 27, 2025, and remain in place until the final parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Vicksburg Convention Center. March 1 8:00 am Run Thru History at the Vicksburg National Military Park. 4:00 pm Gras Parade. 5:00 pm 13thAnnual Mardi Gras Carnaval and Gumbo Cookoff.] at the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation. Information is submitted to Visit Vicksburg 601-636-9421 or www.visitvicksburg.com and is subject to change. This event will begin at 4:00 pm in downtown Vicksburg. For more information, call 601-634-4527. This event will begin at 9:00 am at the Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Dr. Briggs Hopson Jr Blvd. Enjoy a Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, fiber arts, classes, vendors, and live music. For more information, call 601-630-2929.
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