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 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 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. 2025 PENSACOLA GRAND MARDI GRAS PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS This year’s parade will be for Saturday, March 1, 2025, beginning at 2:00p.m. 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. March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025. Visit Website Popular Topics. Beaches Deals Eat & Drink Events Places To Stay 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. 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 MEDIA CONTACT: Feb. 18, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Jason Wheeler 850-435-1623. jwheeler@cityofpensacola.com. Mardi Gras Parade Closures in Downtown Pensacola 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 2025 PENSACOLA GRAND MARDI GRAS PARADE APPLICATION Parade Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025 LINE UP STARTS AT 10:00 a.m. PARADE STARTS @ 2:00p.m. SHARP RAIN OR SHINE! 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 Grand Mardi Gras Parade 2025 3 hours ago. State Leaders Talk DOGE 1 day ago. Kingda Ka roller coaster implodes at Six Flags 1 day ago. See it: Legendary Kingda Ka roller coaster comes 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. Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo; About The Grand Parade; 2025 Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Mardi Gras Parade – Pensacola February 28, 2025, 7:30PM Downtown Pensacola , 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; 2. Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc. is honored to announce the Grand Marshals for the 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade presented by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel, taking place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in downtown Pensacola. This exciting event is a highlight of the 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Season presented by Publix, bringing together the 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. 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
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