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 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 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 SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI — 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. Fat Tuesday 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 GCCA leads the way in providing the biggest and greatest free show on the Coast Mardi Gras Day. Each year, MSGCCA posts not just a comprehensive Mardi Gras parade and event list, but a list of their annual events, year-round, a one-stop-shop for all things rolling throughout the entire carnival season and more. 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 Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday,” is an exciting, treasured celebration for all, brought to life with music, costumes, art, parades, and more! Many visitors journey afar to experience the fun and indulge in the revelry of the Mardi Gras season with locals. A complete Mardi Gras parade schedule for the Coast is listed below: A member of the Gulf Coast Carnival Association court throws beads while parading to the Mardi Gras Museum on Jan. 5, 2015, in 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 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. WAVELAND: Krewe of Nereids Parade, 10 a.m. (postponed from 2/22 due to weather, will feature new route that will be posted shortly) Saturday, March 8. BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of PAWseidon Parade Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, February 5, Mayor Toby Barker and city partners gathered at City Hall to announce several events for the upcoming Mardi Gras season. The 2025 festivities will feature returning favorites, offering a variety of parades, block parties, pub crawls and cultural celebrations for residents and visitors of all ages. A glimpse Thursday, January 30. PASS CHRISTIAN: Mardi Gras Community King Cake Tasting, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Randolph Center (315 Clark Avenue) Saturday, February 15. LIZANA: Lizana Carnival Association 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 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — 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 Baldwin County. Fat Tuesday Krewe of the Pearl Parade happening in Picayune on January 20. (WLOX) Saturday, January 27. BILOXI: Second Liners Mardi Gras Club Parade, lineup at 11 a.m., start at 1 p.m., theme is “An Evening Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade|Biloxi, 1:00 pm The GCCA Mardi Gras parade is not only entertaining, but it has a rich history, too! GCCA hosted the Mississippi coast’s very first (official) Mardi Gras parade in 1908 and has been rolling yearly ever since. WAVELAND: Krewe of Nereids Parade, 10 a.m. (postponed from 2/22 due to weather, will feature new route that will be posted shortly) Saturday, March 8. BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of PAWseidon Parade
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