Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. Avenida 10, along Via de Luna, to Gulfside Pavilion. Come early, parking fills up fast. Post parade party and awards ceremony. Gulfside Pavilion after the parade. See and meet the float riders. Learn who wins the coveted float awards. Dance presented by the Mystic Krewe of Nereids. No charge to attend. The Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade takes place at Pensacola Beach. The route takes the parade down Avenida 10, giving visitors plenty of space to line up and catch some beads. Krewe of Wrecks Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. Avenida 10, along Via de Luna, to Gulfside Pavilion. Come early, parking fills up fast. Post parade party and awards ceremony. Gulfside Pavilion after the parade. See and meet the float riders. Learn who wins the coveted float awards. Dance presented by the Mystic Krewe of Nereids. No charge to attend. 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 The Krewe of Wrecks will host the Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. on March 2, 2025. The parade route runs along Via de Luna from Avenida 10 to the Gulfside Pavilion and Casino Beach Parking Lot. Come early, parking fills up fast. There will be a post parade party and awards ceremony at the Gulfside Pavilion after the parade. Starting at Avenida 11, the parade moves west along Via De Luna to the Casino Beach Gulfside Pavilion, kicking off on March 2nd at 2:00 PM. This festive celebration captures the spirit of Mardi Gras with a unique coastal twist, drawing both locals and visitors to join in the fun. Participating floats will stage at the Casino Beach parking lot The Pensacola Beach Krewe of Wrecks is a community-based Mardi Gras organization on Pensacola Beach, Florida. We organize and participate in various events during the Mardi Gras season, which includes parades, balls, and other celebrations. We are especially well-known for hosting the Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade, a vibrant and colorful procession that takes place The parade is hosted by Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras, Inc. and sponsored by Gulf Breeze Animal Hospital with the help of Island Times Newspaper. A special thank you to the Santa Rosa Island Authority and the Pensacola Beach Chamber for their support. 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 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. From scenes of purple, gold, and green, layers of beads, moon pies, and more, there are many reasons to attend a Mardi Gras Parade. Excitingly, the Pensacola Bay Area boasts three parades - two in downtown Pensacola and one on Pensacola Beach, along with other parades in neighboring cities like Navarre and Milton. The Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade, celebrating its 45th anniversary, is a vibrant, family-friendly event held annually on Pensacola Beach. The parade features colorful floats, lively music, and costumed participants tossing beads and trinkets to enthusiastic crowds. Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. Avenida 10, along Via de Luna, to Gulfside Pavilion. Come early, parking fills up fast. Post parade party and awards ceremony. Gulfside Pavilion after the parade. See and meet the float riders. Learn who wins the coveted float awards. Dance presented by the Mystic Krewe of Nereids. No charge to attend. PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- Pensacola Beach was the scene of the annual "Krewe of Wrecks" parade Sunday afternoon. See our photo gallery above. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons had 50 deputies 2 p.m. — Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade; Sunday, March 2. 8 a.m. — Krewe of Wrecks Parade; Santa Rosa County 1 p.m. — Fort Walton Beach Mardi Gras Parade; Destin Sunday, March 2. The Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade, celebrating its 45th anniversary, is a vibrant, family-friendly event held annually on Pensacola Beach. The parade features colorful floats, lively music, and costumed participants tossing beads and trinkets to enthusiastic crowds. Sunday, FEB 23, 2 p.m. Rain or Shine Located at Via de Luna & Avenida 10 to Gulfside Pavilion Dress Mild or Wild? Weather will determine. Event includes:The grand event of Mardi Gras on the Island. 50 units. Oversized floats with generous riders, marching units, Wrecks royalty. Parade watchers: Come early and stay late. Eateries are open. Bistros welcome you. Pack your lunch or visit a beach Kids and Kritters Parade Saturday, February 8, 2025 Registration, Kiosks open at noon Pre-parade show at 1:30 p.m. Parade at 2 p.m. Casino Beach Parking Lot near the Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center No charge to attend www.PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com for more. Kids and Kritters Parade Set For February The fifteenth annual Kids and Kritters Parade is set for Saturday, February 8 at 2 One of the country’s original celebration sites, Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach host family-oriented fun with parades, beads and moonpies. Signature Mardi Gras events include the Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade, the Grand Mardi Gras Parade and the Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Parade. Kids and Kritters Parade Saturday, February 8, 2025 Registration, Kiosks open at noon Pre-parade show at 1:30 p.m. Parade at 2 p.m. Casino Beach Parking Lot near the Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center No charge to attend www.PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com for more. Kids and Kritters Parade Set For February The fifteenth annual Kids and Kritters Parade is set for Saturday, February 8 at 2
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