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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!" 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Saturday, February 15 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 Since 1908, Gulf Coast Carnival Association is Biloxi’s home of Mardi Gras and the Mississippi Coast’s oldest and most prestigious Carnival organization. GCCA leads the way in providing the biggest and greatest free show on the Coast Mardi Gras Day. 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. March 1. Noon — Krewe of Diamondhead Mardi Gras parade, Diamondhead; Noon — Annual Jackson County Carnival Association Parade, Pascagoula 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 The buildup to Mardi Gras has started as parades roll along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through the big day, on March 4. Law enforcement agencies are reviewing South Mississippi parade plans and WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Southeast Mississippi. Southeast Mississippi Mardi Gras February 28, 2025 – Past Royalty “Blast from the Past”, 9pm Credential Required, 21 years+; March 1, 2025 – King & Queen “Planet Carnival”, 9pm Credential Required, 21 years+; March 2, 2025, Royal Reception 2pm; Royal Hall Bead Parade 4pm; March 3, 2025, 8pm Coronation Ball (MS Coast Coliseum) March 4, 2025, 1pm GCCA Mardi Gras Parade BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, 1 p.m. WAVELAND: Krewe of Nereids Parade , 10 a.m. ( postponed from 2/22 due to weather, will feature new route that will be posted shortly ) 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 Top 10 Reasons to Attend a Mardi Gras Parade On the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 1. Family-Friendly Atmosphere. Unlike New Orleans, the Gulf Coast Mardi Gras parades are more laid-back, perfect for all ages. 2. Smaller Crowds, Same Excitement. Experience the same festive fun without the overwhelming crowds, with better parade views. 3. Coastal Charm As the Gulf Coast gears up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, the communities of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Foley are finalizing preparations for parades and festivities spanning multiple days. Featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and family-friendly events, the region's celebrations have started and culminate on Fat Tuesday, March 4, drawing locals and visitors alike into the streets BAY ST. LOUIS: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade, 5:30 p.m., lineup starts at the Bay St. Louis Depot; Tuesday, February 13. BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, starts at 1 p.m. (airing on WLOX) Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade Route for 2024 (WLOX) BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of Real People, 1 p.m. Laissez les bon temps rouler ––"Let the good times roll!" 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Saturday, February 15 1:00 PM | Ocean Springs - Ocean Springs Elks & Krewe Unique Parade 1:00 PM | Pass Christian - Pass Christian Carnival Association Sunday, February 16 1:00 PM | Lizana Mardi Gras Parade Saturday, February 22 8:45 AM | Biloxi - GCCA 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. OCEAN SPRINGS: Ocean Springs Carnival Association Night Parade, 6 p.m. BILOXI: Krewe of Neptune Night Parade, 5:30 p.m. PASS CHRISTIAN: St. Paul’s Carnival Association Parade, 12 p.m. BILOXI The Gulf Coast Carnival Association (GCCA) was the first Krewe to begin celebrating on the Coast in 1908. After 117 years of festivities, the fun has only grown as they boast of 24 association floats, along with additional private entry floats. Saturday, February 22. BILOXI: GCCA Annual 5K Run for the Beads, 8:45 a.m., check-in starts at the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Office (792-A Howard Avenue) PASCAGOULA: Annual Krewe of Little Gulf Coast Mardi Gras 2025 South Mississippi Mardi Gras Parade Schedule 2025. Jan 23, 2025. Schedule 2025:
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