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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. 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. This event is a celebration of culture, music, food, art, and most of all, family fun. 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. [] 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 Pensacola Mardi Gras has two parades downtown. The Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade takes place Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. The 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Season presented by Publix is proud to announce the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade brought to you by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel will be taking place on the historic streets of Palafox and Garden in downtown Pensacola on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. The parade kicks off at 2:00 PM, RAIN OR SHINE. The Publix Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday is expected to bring up to 80,000 people to downtown Pensacola for a family-friendly afternoon of "bon temps," or good times.. From what Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade. Visit Pensacola Begins Spring & Garden Streets Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 436-7638 Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Dates: March 1, 2025 The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade features local krewes, organizations and companies with more than 6,000 participants and drawing in over 100,000 spectators. 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. 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 Signature Mardi Gras events include the Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade, the Grand Mardi Gras Parade and the Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Parade. With deep French roots, it’s no wonder Pensacola was the stomping grounds for one of the first Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States. THE 2025 PENSACOLA GRAND MARDI GRAS PARADE BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Get ready for the spectacle of the year as we gear up for the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade – an annual extravaganza that’s unrivaled in size and spectacle! This parade isn’t just big – it’s downright massive, drawing the largest crowds and the highest t 2 p.m. — Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade; Sunday, March 2. 8 a.m. — Krewe of Wrecks Parade; Santa Rosa County Navarre Saturday, February 22. 1 p.m. — Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade; The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is annually the largest and most extravagant parade in Pensacola. It features most of the krewes from the area, local organizations and companies and Three Days of Mardi Gras Magic Await. With three signature parades, including the Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade (Feb. 28), The 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade brought to you by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel (March 1), and the Krewe of Wrecks Beach Parade (March 2), Pensacola is gearing up for a spectacular weekend of revelry. Biloxi Saturday, Feb. 8. 10 a.m. — Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade; Sunday, Feb. 23. 12:30 p.m. — Krewe of Barkloxi Pet PAWride; Saturday, March 1 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. Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc. took over the Grand Mardi Gras Parade more than 20 years ago. Thanks to the combined efforts of Danny Zimmern and Amy Newman, along with countless dedicated volunteers, we have successfully established a vibrant and exciting Mardi Gras Season here in Pensacola. PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade will take place Saturday afternoon in Downtown Pensacola. It's set to begin at 2 p.m.
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