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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. 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. 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 largest Downtown gathering in Pensacola, Florida. The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade will continue its tradition of being held on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday (February 21, 2023). 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 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade Mar 1 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Downtown Pensacola Palafox and Government Streets Pensacola, FL 32501 United States + Google Map The final deadline to register for The 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade brought to you by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel is Friday, February 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM. This is Pensacola’s largest Mardi Gras event, featuring over 200 parade entries, dazzling floats, and krewes tossing beads and trinkets to thousands of revelers. PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The first Mardi Gras Parade kicked off Friday night in Downtown Pensacola. The annual Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Mardi Gras Parade took over Palafox just a little while ago. The Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1: Road closures begin around 11 a.m. The parade begins at 2 p.m. Main Street closures will begin one hour before the Friday and Saturday parades and will re-open immediately following the conclusion of the parades. There will be no parking directly on the parade route, including the City Hall 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 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is the largest and most extravagant annual parade in Pensacola. It draws massive public attention with its vibrant floats, music, and festive atmosphere. Find tickets & information for Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade 2025. happening at S Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32502, United States, Pensacola, FL on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 02:00 pm CST. Scheduled Times are: ~ 5:00pm Palafox will be clear of vehicle traffic ~ 5:30 pm Floats and all media will be lined up and parked on Palafox Street. ~ 7:00 pm Merriment starts ~ 8:00pm Ceremony with Father Gray and the Mayor’s will start ~ 8:20pm 2 nd Line Procession and Blessing of the Fleet will start ~ 9:30 Incoming Mayor to perform 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 crowd can expect to be entertained with marching bands lighted floats and great throws as the Krewe of Lafitte kicks off Pensacola Mardi Gras celebrations. The Annual Krewe of Lafitte Mardi Gras Parade in downtown Pensacola begins on Spring & Garden Streets at 7:30 pm. Theme: Mardi Gras at Night. Parade Route: Standard City of Pensacola Visit Pensacola 1401 E. Gregory Street Pensacola, Florida 32502. Visitor Center Locations. Contact Us (800) 874-1234. enews@visitpensacola.com Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade. 100 South Palafox Street, 32502, FL 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 Mardi Gras Mambo; About The Grand Parade; Downtown Pensacola Palafox and Government Streets, Jan 1 @ 8:00 am - Mar 4 @ 5:00 pm. 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. 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.
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