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Biloxi – Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade | 1:00 p.m. Greenville – Mardi Gras Parade & Block Party | 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8 Bay St. Louis – Krewe of PAWseidon | 11:00 a.m. For further event information, Mardi Gras history, and more, visit Coastal Mississippi’s dedicated page. The parade rolls at 1 p.m., and lineup begins at 11 a.m. Lizana Parade Route (WLOX) Saturday, February 3. BILOXI: Children’s Walking Parade, 10 a.m., downtown Biloxi; VANCLEAVE: Mystic Krewe of Pine Island Mardi Gras Parade, 1 p.m., starts on Johns Bayou Road; GAUTIER: (TIME SHIFTED DUE TO RAIN CHANCES) Mardi Gras Tailgate Party, 1 p.m.-until As the oldest Mardi Gras krewe on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, A girl catches a headband during the Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras parade on Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball: Sunflower Ave in Drew @ 12 a.m. Saturday, January 27. 2024 Mardi Gras Parade: Downtown Yoga in Ocean Springs @ 1 p.m. Pass Christian Carnival Association Parade: Pass Christian @ 1 p.m. Krewe Du Canoe: Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs @ 1 p.m. Mardi Gras Party: Shareevolution in Natchez @ 4-6 p.m. The Mississippi coast’s first Mardi Gras parade rolled in 1908, with the Gulf Coast Carnival Association parade featuring a whopping 17 floats. Today, there are at least 17 parades that will roll within the three coastal counties and the GCCA parade is still going strong, now in its 115th year and featuring well over 100 units. Paradegoers cheer for beads during the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras parade in Biloxi on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Fat Tuesday falls on Feb. 13 for 2024, when the GCCA parade will roll 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 Mardi Gras is a time of revelry, tradition, and joy—and Coastal Mississippi knows how to celebrate in style. While New Orleans may be the most famous destination for Mardi Gras, the Gulf Coast boasts its own unique blend of parades, delicious king cake, and family-friendly fun. For 2025, Coastal Mississippi’s Mardi Gras calendar is packed Early season parades have already taken place on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but this weekend will begin the two-week wave of dozens of parades across the state. The purple, green, and gold roots of Mardi Gras run deep in the Magnolia State – dating all the way back to the man who brought the celebration to America. Two big parades coming up in Biloxi with Neptune on Saturday and Gulf Coast on Fat Tuesday. This year, there will be a new parade route. Floats will no longer ride on Highway 90 down at Porter Avenue and the parades will stay south of the railroad tracks. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller stopped by WXXV and told us it’s all about public safety. The 2025 Mardi Gras season is just beginning, and Coastal Mississippi is packed full of fun parades and events perfect for incoming visitors. Come along with us as we celebrate the Carnival season! Laissez les bon temps rouler –– "Let the good times roll!" 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 LOUIS: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade, 5:30 p.m. Bay St. Louis Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade Route for 2025 (WLOX) Tuesday, March 4 - Mardi Gras. BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of Real People Parade, 1 p.m. The Krewe of Real People Next Generation Parade Route for 2023 (WLOX) BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade The first Mardi Gras parade on the Mississippi Gulf Coast was in 1908, and it included 17 floats. Today, there are many more parades across the Mississippi Coast that you can enjoy! 1. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Mississippi roll well ahead of the holiday. Here is the schedule, according to Coastal Mississippi and other trusted local sources. 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. A member of the float “Welcome to Mardi Gras” waves to the crowd during the Krewe of Orion’s 25th annual Mardi Gras parade along River Road on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 14th Annual Hattiesburg Caerus Mardi Gras Parade. Saturday, March 1 – 2 p.m. Midtown; Keith’s Superstore and Mississippi Made & More Present the 14th Annual Caerus Mardi Gras Parade. The parade route will travel along Hardy Street in front of The University of Southern Mississippi, all the way to N 39th Ave. Portland Mardi Gras Parade – March 4, 2025, N. Mississippi Avenue, Portland, OR (Last Mardi Gras Parade on the Planet) Each year the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus hosts a free, family-friendly Mardi Gras parade for everyone. The parade steps off at 7:00 pm starting near Humboldt St and proceeds down Mississippi Avenue to Cook St., just past Fremont. LBC Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade 2024: Little Black Creek Campground and Park in Lumberton @ 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Krewe of Diamondhead Mardi Gras Parade: Diamondhead Community Center in Diamondhead @ 12 p.m. Jackson County Carnival Association Parade: Pascagoula @ 12 p.m. Meridian Mardi Gras 2024: Meridian City Hall in Meridian @ 12-5 p.m.
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