2 Mar 2025 Krewe of Wrecks Parade, Avenida 11 to the Gulfside Pavilion 3/2/2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. Avenida 10, along Via de Luna, to Gulfside Pavilion. Come early, parking fills up fast. 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 The Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade takes place at Pensacola Beach. The route takes the parade down Avenida 10, giving visitors plenty of space to line up and catch some beads. Krewe of Wrecks 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; Milton 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. The Krewe of Wrecks will host the Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. on March 2, 2025. The parade route runs along Via de Luna from Avenida 10 to the Gulfside Pavilion and Casino Beach Parking Lot. Come early, parking fills up fast. There will be a post parade party and awards ceremony at the Gulfside Pavilion after the parade. 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. Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. Avenida 10, along Via de Luna, to Gulfside Pavilion. Come early, parking fills up fast. Post parade party and awards ceremony. Gulfside Pavilion after the parade. See and meet the float riders. Learn who wins the coveted float awards. Dance presented by the Mystic Krewe of Nereids. No charge to attend. PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- Mardi Gras parades are going on all weekend along the Gulf Coast. Pensacola Beach has its annual Mardi Gras Day Parade on Sunday at 2 p.m. hosted by the Krewe of Wrecks 2 Mar 2025 Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade, Via de Luna to Gulfside Pavilion 3/2/2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Read more. 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 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. 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. GALLERY: 'Krewe of Wrecks' Mardi Gras parade on Pensacola Beach. by WEAR staff. Sun, March 2nd 2025 at 5:07 PM. 9. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. WEAR. TOPICS: 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. The Mardi Gras walking parade for people and pets is set for Saturday, February 8 at 2 p.m. in the Casino Beach parking lot near the Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center on Pensacola Beach. There is ample, free parking and spectators are encouraged to attend. 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. 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 Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off on the 12th Night; 45th Annual Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 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.
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