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Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc. inherited the city’s Mardi Gras celebrations through a series of transitions. In 2000, Fiesta of Five Flags took over from David and Bonnie McDonald, who had organized the Grand Pensacola Mardi Gras Parade and the Fat Tuesday Priscus Procession for 25 years. Danny Zimmern, now President of Pensacola Mardi Gras, and 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. While Pensacola’s Mardi Gras celebrations date back to 1874, 1900 was the year it found its footing, according to "Mardi Gras, A History from 1900 to 1930" written by Barbara Fisher and Mardi Gras (French for "Fat Tuesday") is the last day of the Carnival festival season preceding Lent. The annual Pensacola celebration, currently organized by Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc., is one of the oldest in the United States, dating back to 1874. Festivities typically take place on the eponymous Tuesday itself and the preceding week. History History of Mardi Gras in Pensacola. Mardi Gras or "Fat Tuesday" in French, signifies the last day of the Carnival season prior to Lent, a time for fasting and reflection for many Christians around the world. While often associated with New Orleans and Mobile, Mardi Gras has a rich history in Pensacola that dates back to the late 19th century. In 1874, Pensacola residents saw all the fun their Gulf Coast neighbors were having celebrating Fat Tuesday, and decided to start their own Mardi Gras. Now, more than a century later, the Pensacola Mardi Gras Grand Parade is one of the biggest celebrations on the Gulf Coast with up to 100,000 people attending. In Northwest Florida, Mardi Gras celebrations are growing every year. As we take a look back at "Hidden Mardi Gras history on the Gulf Coast, we find out Pensacola wasn't as late to the party as History of Pensacola MardiGrasMardiGras by Gina Castro. Mardi Gras has been celebrated in Pensacola since Spain colonized the Gulf Coast. Although the celebrations fizzled out several times Without the hard work and dedication of PMGI, its sponsors and the city, Mardi Gras in Pensacola could sadly repeat history and fade away. Today during the Mardi Gras season, Pensacola is part of a great tradition and is quickly becoming a rival to New Orleans and Mobile. 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. 3. Ghosts of Mardi Gras and Mayhem Trolley Tour: Haunted History & Merry Mayhem Date: 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM (Specific dates during Mardi Gras season). Location: Downtown Pensacola. Description: Hop aboard a trolley for a festive ride through Pensacola’s haunted history. This tour blends Mardi Gras cheer with spooky tales, making it the perfect History: The Golden Empire Krewe of Royals began as a non-profit organization founded in 2018 under the name Myind Builders in Houston Texas by Empress Myishola Matthews with a mission to promote the development of women from all walks of life. While Pensacola’s Mardi Gras celebrations date back to 1874, 1900 was the year it found its footing, according to "Mardi Gras, A History from 1900 to 1930" written by Barbara Fisher and Since the Krewe of Andres de Pez’s inception in 2001, these spirited band of brothers have remained committed to spreading ‘Mayhem and Cheer’ throughout the Mardi Gras celebration to the Pensacola community at large. They always endeavor to deliver epic times and memories for all in their Sea of Red Tabards wake History: Established in June of 2017! This Co-Ed Krewe currently consists of 30 members who have been with other parading organizations as well as new members who are taking the plunge to have fun, make lasting relationships, and take advantage of opportunities that are SPARTA. History: Crusing down the streets of downtown Pensacola since 1998, the Krewe of Hip Huggers give way to mod 60’s fashion, gogo boots and platforms! About Krewe: The Krewe De Kannabis was established in 4/20 (April 2020) following the Pensacola Mardi Gras parade ahead of the COVID era. A group of pro-cannabis moms (and our families) attended the parade, and planned on doing it every year thereafter. Following the parade, we talked about trying to joining a Krewe that will accept pro-cannabis moms. Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off on the 12th Night; History. Beta Sigma Phi is an international sorority open to all females 18 years old and above. We were founded Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off on the 12th Night; History: The Viking Mystics began their voyage in the merry month of March. Each Viking chooses, and is called by While Pensacola’s Mardi Gras celebrations date back to 1874, 1900 was the year it found its footing, according to "Mardi Gras, A History from 1900 to 1930" written by Barbara Fisher and published by the Pensacola Historical Society.
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