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Tuesday, March 4, Mardi Gras 1 PM | Bay St. Louis - Krewe of Real People 1 PM | Biloxi - Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade *The Biloxi GCCA Parade route has been changed from previous years. You can view the new parade route here. Saturday, March 8 11 AM | Bay St. Louis - Krewe of PAWseidon. Visit our web page, Mardi Gras, for The Krewe of Neptune was founded in 1981. Being founded on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, it was only befitting to select a name that is related to the water. Neptune is the Roman God of the Sea and was a fitting choice. The Krewe of Neptune is patterned after the old-line New Orleans krewes which are heavily based upon secrecy. 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 Experience a Membership like no other on the Mississippi Gulf Coast:Fine People, Fine Times, Charity, Community-Benefitting Events, and- let’s get serious here: Ride with the Coast's best Mardi Gras Krewe Inclusive Tickets to the Epic Neptune Ball Officer's Cocktail Party Spring Break Party Half Way to Mardi Gras Party Fall Party So, join Coastal Mississippi this Mardi Gras as we celebrate the Carnival season. And, as we say here, Laissez les bon temps rouler! –– "Let the good times roll!" Did You Know? The Gulf Coast Carnival Association (GCCA) was the first Krewe to begin celebrating on the Coast in 1908. The Krewe of Neptune marked its 40th anniversary with a dazzling parade themed “Neptune After Dark,” drawing thousands to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for a night of celebration. 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. Here’s the list of 2025 MS Coast Mardi Gras parades parades roll along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through the big day, on March 4. the Pensacola krewe Order of the Seville before the 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 If the Krewe of Neptune’s membership boom is any indication, Mardi Gras 2024 should be one to remember on the Mississippi Coast. The krewe, which sponsors one of the Coast’s most popular Mardi 7 pm – Mystic Krewe of Pine Island Mardi Gras Ball, Vancleave. 7 pm – Gautier Mens Club Mardi Gras Ball – Jackson County Civic Center in Pascagoula. 730 pm – Krewe of Nereids Ball – Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum . February 14th - Friday. 7 pm – Krewe of Billikens - Biloxi Gruich Community Center. February 15th - Saturday The Krewe of Nereids is the oldest Mardi Gras Krewe on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In mythology, Nereids are sea nymphs (or female spirits of the sea), the 50 daughters of Doris and Nereus. There are more than 50 mermaid sisters in the Krewe of Nereids. Near and dear to us are the men and other non-members who are part of our family. 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 Maid Anna Grace Dill (Krewe of Neptune) Maid Sydnie Elizabeth Holland. Maid Sydnie Elizabeth Holland is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Mark Roberson Holland. Sydnie was born and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi where she grew up heavily involved in various organizations her community had to offer, such as The Junior League Cotillion of Hattiesburg, Junior Auxiliary League Crown Club, and The Since its inception 1981, the Krewe of Neptune has been the largest all-male Carnival Krewe on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. After Neptune’s “rebirth” from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, it has grown to once again become the premier Krewe in the region. Known for the annual Neptune Ball, which is always the hottest ticket in town and hosts record-breaking attendance each year, Nep 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. March 3, Lundi Gras 5 p.m. – Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Golf Cart Parade, Bay St. Louis 6 p.m. – Lundi Gras Social with the Brolaski’s, Palace Casino Resort Buffet 7 p.m. – Gulf Coast Carnival Association Ball, Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum. March 4, Fat Tuesday 1 p.m. – Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade 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 Mississippi’s Best Mardi Gras Celebrations You Can’t Miss. 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. It’s that time of year when my family’s group text pings with selfies of my parents, smiling in their emerald and violet Mardi Gras krewe regalia. Carnival season on the Mississippi Coast looks different from the celebrations of my youth, catching beads in suburbia along the Northshore of Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain. But closer to the Gulf of Mexico’s lapping waves, you’ll find
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