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 — 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. Downtown Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade. 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 parade will begin at 4:00 pm so be sure to get there in enough time to get a good spot! 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 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 VICKSBURG, Miss. – Officials with the Vicksburg Main Street Program have named Norma Massey as this year’s Mardi Gras queen for Vicksburg’s 24th annual Mardi Gras Parade. The parade, scheduled for Mar. 1 at 4 p.m., will take the normal parade route: starting at the Belmont and Washington St. intersection, proceeding north on Washington 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! 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 Downtown Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade. This event will begin at 4:00 pm in downtown Vicksburg. For more information, call 601-634-4527. NEARBY. Jeff’s Restaurant. 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) Vicksburg – Downtown Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade | 4:00 p.m. Biloxi – Krewe of Neptune Night Parade | 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2 Pass Christian – St. Paul Carnival Parade | 12:00 p.m. Gulfport – Second Street Social Club Parade | 1:00 p.m. D’Iberville – North Bay Mardi Gras Association Parade | 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 3 The 22nd Annual Mardi Gras Parade, sponsored by the Vicksburg Main Street Program, will roll down Washington Street beginning at 4 p.m. on Feb. 18. The parade will begin at the Belmont and Event in Vicksburg, MS by Downtown Vicksburg Main Street Program on Saturday, March 1 2025 with 2K people interested and 187 people going. 24th Annual Downtown Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade The annual Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade took place Saturday, with revelers traveling down Washington Street in a sea of gold, purple and green. Forty-four groups participated in the event The newly crowned royalty will reign over the 17th Annual Vicksburg Downtown Mardi Gras Parade the following Saturday, February 10th. Oh, and don’t forget to wear your favorite mask! Speaking of masks, the Southern Cultural Heritage Center will present a Mardi Gras mask making workshop for children on Friday, February 9th, from 3:45 p.m Mardi Gras parades and celebrations are about to begin in the Magnolia State, uniting Mississippians from all corners of the state. Although Mardi Gras is traditionally more recognized in the southern part of the state, Mississippians will be excited to see some celebrations scheduled in North Mississippi, too. From the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast to Olde Town Olive Branch and many towns The first recorded celebration took place in 1703 in Mobile, Alabama. The first recorded Mardi Gras parade didn't happen in New Orleans until 1857, but celebrations and balls were common in the 1700s. The good times will be rolling down Washington Street in downtown Vicksburg Saturday, February 22, during our annual Mardi Gras Parade! Join the thousands of people that come from all over to catch beads, dance and cheer as our elaborate floats and excited participants venture down the parade route! The parade will begin at 4:00 pm so be sure to get there in enough time to get a good spot! — 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. VICKSBURG – Downtown Vicksburg’s 22nd Annual Mardi Gras Parade will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Vicksburg. The parade begins at Washington and Belmont streets and will travel North on Washington Street to Jackson Street.
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