The Krewe of Avant Garde invites the community to the Annual Masked Mardi Gras Ball at 6 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Pensacola Yacht Club to show support for our military and enjoy dancing with live band music [] The Krewe of Avant Garde invites the community to the Annual Masked Mardi Gras Ball at 6 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Pensacola Yacht Club to show support for our military and enjoy dancing with live band music [] As we gear up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, it’s hard to believe that it’s already been 14 incredible years since the inception of the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration. What started as a humble idea has blossomed into one of the most anticipated events on Pensacola’s social calendar, and we couldn’t be prouder of how far we Feb. 16 — 4th annual Pensacola Paw-di Gras; Feb. 22 — Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade; Feb. 28 — Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade; March 1 — 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras 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. Pensacola Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedule Feb. 8 Noon: Kids and Kritters Parade Feb. 15 10 a.m.: Pirates of Lost Treasure Flotilla Boat Parade Feb. 22 1 p.m.: Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade Feb. 28 7:30 p.m.: Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade March 1 2 p.m.: Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade March 2 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 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off Celebration will start the 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Season presented by Publix. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and festivities will kick off inside Seville Quarter at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 4th. Floats will be parked along Palafox and Jefferson Streets. 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. 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 Risque Revelry: Pensacola Mardi Gras Madness The Ultimate Party Scavenger Hunt! 221 East Government Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 ©2025 Visit Pensacola Florida 14. Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc and the City of Pensacola are not liable for injury to parade participants or spectators; or for damage to floats; or for damage to vehicle and personal property. (see rules #25 and #28) 15. Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc reserves the right to exclude/remove any participant whose conduct or entry Feb. 16 — 4th annual Pensacola Paw-di Gras; Feb. 22 — Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade; Feb. 28 — Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade; March 1 — 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras 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 is closing more roads for Mardi Gras parades this year to increase security.. For the first time, the city will close Main Street for the parade and other road closures will be pushed Visit Pensacola 1401 E. Gregory Street Pensacola, Florida 32502. Visitor Center Locations. Contact Us (800) 874-1234. enews@visitpensacola.com 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.You can WATCH Risque Revelry: Pensacola Mardi Gras Madness The Ultimate Party Scavenger Hunt! 221 East Government Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 ©2025 Visit Pensacola Florida 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. Pensacola’s Mardi Gras celebrates multiple cultures and customs with a unique local flair that only Pensacola, Florida can offer. 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.
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