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This parade isn’t just big – it’s downright massive, drawing the largest crowds and the highest traffic of any event in Downtown Pensacola all year long. With attendees and participants numbering in the hundreds of thousands, the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is a true showcase of community spirit and celebration. 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. 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 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. 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 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’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. 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 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade Mar 1 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade. Event Navigation 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. Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade 3 events, 2 3 events, 2 2025-01-01 Risqué Revelry: The Ultimate Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade will continue its tradition of being held on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. The official parade will begin at 2:00 pm and concludes around 6.00 pm. There will be a children’s viewing area, and no alcohol or tobacco products will be allowed to ensure safety at this high-energy 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. Posted on: February 18, 2025 City Updates Mardi Gras Parade Street Closures. The City of Pensacola is increasing parade safety by adding additional road closures to future parades, including the annual Krewe of Lafitte and Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parades in Downtown Pensacola Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1. , an organization participating in the Parade (“the Organization”) as condition to participate in the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade, held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 to: 1. OBEY ALL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY PARADE OFFICIALS, MARSHALLS AND THE CITY OF PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT; Info. Info – FAQ; Events. Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off on the 12th Night; Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo; About The Grand Parade; Fat Tuesday Celebration; EVENT MAPS 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. 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;
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