March 02 Key West; Tennessee Williams Festival: "A Streetcar Named Desire" Garden Party Fundraiser; Website; Key West Art & Historical Society and the Tennessee Williams Museum are hosting a New Orleans themed fundraiser in the garden of the museum’s founders, Dennis Beaver and Bert Whitt on March 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Drawing inspiration from Williams’ seminal work, “A Streetcar Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Key West 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! October 17-26, 2025 What do you get when you combine Mardi Gras, zombies, a parade of dachshunds, Elvis look-a-likes, incredible food and parties by day and night? FANTASY FEST. Fantasy Fest is an annual 10-day party in paradise for grown-ups. Started in 1979 by a small group of Key West locals, the party was created to bring visitors to the Key West Events This Week 🌴Feb 25-Mar 3, 2025. 2024-2025 Key West Calendar of Events JANUARY 2025. Jan 09-12 KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR. Jan 21-26 KEY WEST FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL. Jan 21-25 MILE 0 FEST. Jan 22 MELISSA ETHERIDGE: 2025 TOUR. Jan 31 CHICAGO – LIVE IN CONCERT @ COFFEE BUTLER AMPHITHEATER. Jan 31 HEMINGWAY IN A FUNNY WAY The fun begins with the exuberant Goombay Festival and continues with standouts including the Royal Coronation of the 2025 Fantasy Fest king and queen, lavish Headdress Ball, wacky and wonderful Key West Pet Masquerade, colorful Captain Morgan Masquerade March, and the world-famous Key West Fantasy Fest Parade set for Oct. 25. Fantasy Fest is an annual 10-day party in paradise for grown-ups. Started in 1979 by a small group of Key West locals, the party was created to bring visitors to the island in what was a typically quiet, but beautiful season. It worked. Fantasy Fest has grown every year since its inception and is now the wildest extravaganza around! Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning for another unforgettable adventure, 2025 is brimming with can’t-miss events that showcase the very best of Key West. This Key West events calendar breaks down everything from air shows and parades to music festivals and island-wide celebrations, helping you make the most of your visit. Mardi Gras 2025: Dates, Events, and Everything You Need to Know for This Year’s Biggest Celebration. Story by Christian Wiedeck, M.Sc. • 1d. 1 / 15 Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Baldwin County roll well ahead of the holiday. Here is the schedule, according to the Mobile Mask and other trusted local sources. As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage 1 of 8 | New Orleans has the largest and best-known Carnival celebrations in the U.S. where the Krewe of Muses, an all female krewe, has become famous for their custom-made, bedazzled shoes that krewe members hand out during the parade. Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. Top 10 Best Mardi Gras in Key West, FL 33040 - February 2025 - Yelp - Fantasy Fest, Rick's Mardi Gras, Duval Loop, Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square, Bourbon Street Pub, Fantasy Fest Pet Masquerade, Fantasy Fest Masquerade March, Key West Carnival, Duval Street, Key West Pub Crawls Washington Mardi Gras 2025 Schedule. *PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 2025: Once you have selected a costume, you will receive a ticket to go pick up a KREWE BAG. Krewe Bag pick up is in the Gunston West room, next door to the Costume Room. Your Guide to Mardi Gras 2025 in California: Fun-Filled Festivities on the West Coast The Spirit of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras embodies a vibrant celebration of life, culture, and community. This festive tradition brings people together through colorful parades, lively music, and joyous revelry. History and Significance. Mardi Gras, French for Run the West Monroe Mardi Gras Parade Route and Downtown West Monroe on a double loop route to celebrate with the colors of Mardi Gras! Powder Mardi Gras Colors are thrown throughout the run/walk-in celebration! Finisher specialty beads for everyone! $35.00 entry fee includes a Silicone Mardi Gras Cup and Flying Heart Drink Token. The 2025 Hollywood Mardi Gras Festival is almost here, and we've got a whole lot of fun planned! It's time to pull out all of your finest purple, green, and gold attire and invite your krewe to join us for: Costumes, Dress Up, and Plenty of Beads! Live Cajun Music! Crawfish Boil & traditional Louisiana fare 2025 mardi gras information Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is finalizing preparations for the 2025 Mardi Gras season. To ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration, residents and visitors are urged to follow regulations regarding barricades, street closures, parking, and public safety. Get ready for Mardi Gras Galveston 2025, Texas’ biggest and most dazzling Mardi Gras celebration! From February 21 to March 4, Galveston Island will come alive with vibrant parades, electrifying live music, masquerade balls, and high-energy street parties. Schedule: Metairie Krewe of Argus 11:00am The Krewe of Argus parade will begin at the intersection of Veterans Boulevard and Houma Boulevard. The parade will first go west (left) and will make the U turn just before Clearview Parkway and then continues east on Veterans Memorial Boulevard until it reaches Severn Avenue, where it will turn north (left).
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