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However, Florida has its own collection of Mardi Gras festivals taking place throughout the state. From big celebrations and parades to block parties, get ready to catch some beads and discover what the Sunshine State has to offer. These are our recommendations for Florida Mardi Gras events held in 2024. “Laissez les bons temps rouler” Navarre Beach Mardi Gras parade. Navarre Beach, Florida, is about a 45-minute drive away from Pensacola and is hosting its 39th annual Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, Feb. 22. It is also the town Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Destin 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! Mardi Gras Parade & Festival. Next date: Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | 03:00 PM to 09:00 PM. Experience a grand celebration with food, drink, music, and a parade featuring over 50 unique, colorful floats. Please no pets, no coolers. The event is from 3-9:00 pm. The parade begins at 7:00 pm along Douglas Avenue, from Beltrees to Skinner. 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. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Northwest Florida roll well ahead of the holiday. Here is the schedule, according to multiple city websites and other trusted local sources. Funk. Salt. Soul. In Panama City, Florida, Mardi Gras comes alive with 3 days of epic festival celebration, parades, beads, & live music when the Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras parade and festival fills the streets of Historic St. Andrews. For over 25 years, it has been the largest, most popular celebration in Bay County. Join us for our Annual Mardi Gras Parade and Downtown Throwdown on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at the corner of Ferry Road SE and First Street SE. This year's parade will start at 1 p.m. and will be followed by live music from Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe downtown on Ferry Road between First Street and Miracle Strip Parkway. Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival January 30 - 31, 2026 Combine the excitement of an authentic Mardi Gras celebration with the spectacular views of our emerald green water and sugar-white sand, and you're in for a real treat at the Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival on January 30-31. Join us daily from Feb. 1-Mar. 30 for Mardi Gras 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. Enjoy a parade and live concerts on select nights, beads, incredible food available for purchase and more. This year at Universal Mardi Gras the music’s louder, the celebration’s wilder, the food’s spicier and the party’s bigger than ever. 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 Event in Milton, FL by City of Milton Florida and Krewe of Airship Pirates on Saturday, February 15 2025 with 2.7K people interested and 471 people going. 27 posts in the discussion. Be in the parade with exclusive float riding opportunities^ or 15% off^^ the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. Looking to catch beads instead? Passholders can watch the parade from a special viewing area † reserved just for them. 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. Most of the Mobile Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Leesburg, Florida 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! Universal Orlando Mardi Gras – February 1 – March 30, 2025 | Universal Studios. This is the biggest Mardi Gras party in town! Inspired by Carnaval celebrations worldwide, Universal’s Mardi Gras brings: Weekend concerts featuring big-name artists; A dazzling full-scale parade; Beads galore; Global cuisine & New Orleans-inspired bites The annual Mardi Gras Barkus Parade raises money for food, shelter and medical care at the Franklin County Humane Society and the Florida Wild Mammal Association. Other krewe events include having a holiday pet food drive for animals living in families requiring hospice and supporting the local dog park with necessary poop pick up bags and Navarre Beach Mardi Gras parade. Navarre Beach, Florida, is about a 45-minute drive away from Pensacola and is hosting its 39th annual Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, Feb. 22. It is also the town 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 Dunedin Mardi Gras 2025 is one of the biggest events of the year. The family friendly annual event takes place Downtown Dunedin Florida. Enjoy Mardi Gras in grand and celebrate with food, drinks, music, vendors and the parade with some colorful unique floats.
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