Pensacola Mardi Gras is a multi-week celebration, lasting from Twelfth Night through Fat Tuesday, bringing people together from across the Gulf Coast and the country. Date: Daily, January 1 through Fat Tuesday (Hourly events). Location: Historic Downtown Pensacola. Description: Dive into the heart of Mardi Gras with this daring scavenger hunt! 2025 Pensacola’s Mardi 12th Night Celebration. 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. Publix Pensacola Mardi Gras Kickoff Celebration. When: 6 p.m. Jan. 6; Where: Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.; The 2024 Pensacola Mardi Gras season marks the 13th year for the official Pensacola Mardi Gras, Pensacola, Florida. 16,901 likes · 1,560 talking about this · 9,459 were here. Bringing the community together to celebrate the Safety First! As excitement builds for The 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Season presented by Publix, local officials are preparing to provide details on safety measures to ensure a smooth and enjoyable event for all. At the Mayor’s weekly press conference today, February 18th, Mayor D.C. Reeves and the Pensacola Police Department (PPD) outlined the city's Mardi Gras Parade Closures in Downtown Pensacola. The City of Pensacola is increasing parade safety by adding additional road closures to future parades, including the annual Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Mardi Gras Parade and Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade in Downtown Pensacola Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1. Photo:Courtesy of pensacolamardigras.com. The city's Mardi Gras celebrations cater to people of all ages. Many of the events are presented by krewes, which are social organizations that raise money for charitable groups by hosting parties, balls, food drives and more. The history of Pensacola’s Mardi Gras dates back to 1874 with the formation of the first Knights of Priscus. This rich tradition has allowed Pensacola’s Mardi Gras Celebration to stand shoulder to shoulder with other historic parades such as those in Mobile, Biloxi, and New Orleans. Pensacola: pensacolamardigras.com Pensacola Beach: pensacolabeachmardigras.com Quick tips for first timers - Don’t worry about pushing your way to the barricades to catch throws. Our krewes are experts and know how to toss beads and bears to the less aggressive folk and the “stroller set” in the back. - The best place to be? Date: Daily, January 1 through Fat Tuesday (Hourly events). Location: Historic Downtown Pensacola. Description: Dive into the heart of Mardi Gras with this daring scavenger hunt! Pensacola Mardi Gras (PMG) serves as the clearinghouse for all Mardi Gras events in Pensacola. PMG does not endorse, nor is it affiliated with, any specific Mardi Gras Krewe. THE 2025 PENSACOLA GRAND MARDI GRAS PARADE BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Get ready for the spectacle of the year as we gear up for the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade – an annual extravaganza that’s unrivaled in size and spectacle! This parade isn’t just big – it’s downright massive, drawing the largest crowds and the highest t Laissez les bons temps rouler! With multiple parades in events all over the Bay Area Pensacola is the place to be for family-friendly Mardi Gras fun! 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! Laissez les bons temps rouler! With multiple parades in events all over the Bay Area Pensacola is the place to be for family-friendly Mardi Gras fun! 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! Pensacola's largest parade. Info. Info – FAQ; Events. Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off on the 12th Night; Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation, Inc. (PMG) is proud to announce that Lil Jon will be headlining and featuring Yung Joc at the 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo sponsored by the Pensacola Ice Flyers on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Pensacola Bay Center. The Town Crier will announce and individual proclamation for each participating Krewe. The King’s and Queen’s of the Mardi Gras Krewes will reign over a 2 nd Line Procession which will officially start the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off Celebration on the 12 th Night.
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