The Krewe of Nereids will start the parade at 10 a.m. for their 57th anniversary in Waveland. As the oldest Mardi Gras krewe on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the annual parade draws a large Kingsland held its 31st annual Mardi Gras celebration featuring more than 200 vendors and a parade with more than 40 floats. The Tower Mardi Gras Parade and Festival was back in Fresno on Sunday.Despite some light rain, the parade still went through the Tower District's streets.In add Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls on March 4 this year and is celebrated in many places including Florida. Many Florida cities are hosting Mardi Gras celebrations, including parades, live music The island’s 114 th Mardi Gras celebration began Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. Both weekends will be packed with parades, parties and, of course, beads. Galveston’s island-style Mardi Gras has plenty of personality. Nereids Mardi Gras Parade. Sun, Feb 12 2023, 12pm We would like to welcome the community to participate in the 2023 Nereids Parade on Sunday, February Krewes, walking groups, bands, and more are welcome to participate in our 57th annual Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras parade which will run down Highway 90 in Waveland, MS on Sunday, February 23, 2025. For more information, please explore our documents below. Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Waveland, Mississippi 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! The rescheduled parade will follow the old route. Starting line up on Hwy 603 and traveling east on Hwy 90 and making a loop-turn around at the BSL Post Office to continue back west on Hwy 90 with ending at the Waveland Avenue usual disbanding area. This coming Sunday, February 12, 2023, is the 55th rolling of the Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras Parade. The parade begins at 12 noon, starts on Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis, and continues to Waveland Avenue here in Waveland. Waveland Police Chief Mike Prendergast offers the following information for the day of the parade: 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. The 2025 Mardi Gras season is right around the corner, and South Mississippi is packed with fun parades and events for locals and tourists alike! WAVELAND: Krewe of Nereids Parade, 10 a.m Here is a list of your 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. If you don’t see your parade listed here, please email us at news@wxxv25.com and we will add it to the lineup. Jan. 4 2 pm — King’s Parade, Main Street, Moss Point Jan. 25 1:30 pm — Krewe of Waggus Mardi Gras Pet Pawrade, Pass Christian Cutout Photo: Dion Hinchcliffe / CC BY-SA 2.0Due to potential weather impacting the Coast on Sunday, Mardi Gras parades are announcing schedule changes. We will continue to update this post if more changes are announced. If you have information on a schedule change, email us at news@wxxv25.com. The Krewe of Barkloxi Parade will be rescheduled to March 3rd from 1 MS GULF COAST. Biloxi: 13th Annual Run for the Beads 5k. 121 Cadet St., Biloxi, MS US 39530; Feb. 8; Krewe of Neptune Parade. March 1 @ 5:30 p.m. Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade Carnival season kicked off in South MS, with 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule that includes Biloxi, Noon, Krewe of Nereids Parade, Waveland. POSTPONED to Tuesday, March 4. 12:30 p.m. See parade route here. Long Beach Mardi Gras Parade|Long Beach, 6:00 pm The Carnival Association of Long Beach returns for another year of family-friendly fun in downtown Long Beach. This association’s history dates back to 1961, and the organization is an integral part of the Long Beach community. See parade route here. The 2025 Mardi Gras season is right around the corner, and South Mississippi is packed with fun parades and events for locals and tourists alike! WAVELAND: Krewe of Nereids Parade, 10 a.m WAVELAND: Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras Parade, starts at 12 p.m., down Highway 90 in Waveland Krewe of Nereids Parade Route for 2024 (WLOX) BILOXI: Krewe of Barkloxi PAWrade, 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Point Cadet Pavilion 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.
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